Puncture Wounds

Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids

Researchers developed an advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury and tested a promising regenerative therapy. The treatment triggered neurite growth and reduced scarring in injured organoids, offering validation for its potential to work in humans.

Thin skin significantly blunts injury from puncture, study finds

Researchers found that pig skin attached to underlying tissue reduced damage from puncture by about 60% at slower speeds and 73% at higher speeds compared to the same tissue without skin. Synthetic skin offered less protection, reducing the damage by less than 40% at slower speeds and less than 30% at higher speeds.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

How does traumatic brain injury progress to Alzheimer’s disease?

A new $3.5 million NIH grant will investigate the complex interplay between traumatic brain injury and genetic risk factors in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The three-year study will use rodents to assess disease progression across different age periods, providing insights into potential early intervention strategies.

Model calculates energetics of piercing fangs, claws and other biological weapons

Researchers created a model to calculate the energetics involved in piercing with biological tools. The model can be applied to various organisms and will help scientists study and compare different puncturing systems.