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Bandages That Can Turn Off Genes Encourages Wound Healing

Posted by samzenpus on from the all-in-one-healing dept.

MTorrice writes "Medical researchers think specially tailored RNA sequences could kill tumor cells or encourage wound healing by turning off genes in patients' cells. Now researchers have developed a nanocoating for bandages or other medical materials that could deliver these fragile gene-silencing RNAs right where they're needed. The team hopes to produce a bandage that shuts down genes standing in the way of healing in chronic wounds."

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  1. Re:That would be a Godsend by RabidReindeer · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    And the inability to appropriately use the space bar?

    What? YOU don't operate the spacebar with your right foot?

    Just because you're one of those morally-questionable left-footed people doesn't give you the right to be an insensitive clod!