New bandages change color if infections arise

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 10:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Wounds have to be regularly checked, to make sure any complications in the healing process are detected at an early stage. A new material will make it possible to check wounds without changing the dressing: If an infection arises, the material changes its color.

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