Synthetic ECM Gel Instantly Stops Bleeding
April 16, 2013 | Terry Sharrer
Blood Clots Forming
A 3rd year undergrad at NYU has developed a gel that can stop bleeding on contact. The material is a synthetic extracellular matrix compound derived from genetically engineered plants, combining cellulose microfibrils and glycoproteins. See the video showing how it works. MORE
Image Credit: Joe Landolina, NYU and SmartPlanet.com
