Uncontrollable bleeding is a major cause of death for soldiers on a battlefield or regular citizens involved in major accidents. That’s why researchers have created a novel injectable bandage that blends a commonly used food thickening agent with nanoparticles. The result is an injectable hydrogel that can rapidly stop bleeding and potentially promote wounds healing.
Scientists have created injectable bandages that stop bleeding and start healing
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