Wounds and Healing; Skin Care; Pharmacology; Infectious Diseases; Materials Science; Textiles and Clothing; Engineering and Construction; Chemistry

Cornell University researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds heal more quickly. The findings are especially important given the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Cotton gauze is one of the most common wound dressings; … Read more