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ABT-263, a senolytic drug, accelerates wound healing in aging skin by clearing senescent cells, triggering beneficial inflammation, and enhancing gene activity, offering a promising new treatment for slow-healing wounds. Topical ABT-263 effectively reduced several senescence markers in aged skin, preparing it for improved wound healing. Researchers from Boston University’s School of Medicine have identified a promising treatment that could improve wound healing in aging skin. Their study, published in the journal Aging, reveals that the drug ABT-263 can significantly accelerate skin repair by eliminating old, damaged cells known as senescent cells. As people grow older, their bodies accumulate senescent cells—cells...

Photo of a water-powered, electronics-free dressing (WPED) for electrical stimulation of wounds. (Credit: Rajaram Kaveti) In a nutshell * A new water-activated bandage generates healing electrical fields without any electronics, costing just $1 to produce compared to current treatments that can cost up to $20,000 * In testing with diabetic mice, 75% of wounds treated with the electrical bandage healed completely by day 11, versus 0% with standard bandages * The technology allows patients to receive advanced wound treatment at home without visiting clinics or using bulky equipment, potentially improving treatment compliance ========================================================================================= RALEIGH, N.C. — A drop of water...

A beagle mix named Lily was left fighting for her life after about 40 percent of her body was badly burned. But thanks of treatment in a hyperbaric chamber, Lily has come a long way. After hours inside the hyperbaric chamber, where the air pressure is raised up to three times higher than normal air pressure, Dr. Ronald Lyman said that her healing process was just short of a miracle. Despite Lily’s injuries, her tail rarely stopped wagging. Lily will continue to wear the T-shirts and spend an hour a week in the chamber until her wounds completely heal. She’s...

Cord Lining Stem Cells discovered by CellResearch Corporation makes headway in areas with exciting potential therapeutic applications. CellResearch Corporation, a Singapore-based biotech company, announced in July 2005 its discovery of a new source of stem cells found in the outer lining membrane of the umbilical cord. Not only does this source of stem cells yield an extremely high number of cells, it also avoids ethical objections as it is acquired from the afterbirth which is routinely discarded as medical waste. CellResearch Corporation is now ready to reveal new collaborations with various medical institutions in Singapore and around the world that...