Like cling wrap, new biomaterial can coat tricky burn wounds, block out infection


Wrapping wound dressings around fingers and toes can be tricky, but for burn victims, guarding them against infection is critical. Today, scientists are reporting the development of novel, ultrathin coatings called nanosheets that can cling to the body’s most difficult-to-protect contours and keep bacteria at bay. The materials has to date been tested on mice.

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