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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Air Force Treating Wounds With Lasers and Nanotech

Story From: Kurzweil AI
Air Force Treating Wounds With Lasers and Nanotech: "The Air Force is funding scientists who are using lasers to seal up wounds at a molecular level.

The process would replace the sutures and staples traditionally used to repair wounded skin. A patient's wound would be coated in a dye, then exposed to green light for 2-3 minutes. The dye absorbs the light and catalyzes molecular bonds between the tissue's collagen.

The bonds instantly create a seal that's watertight, which prevents inflammation or risk of infection, and speeds up the formation of scar tissue.
(Source: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/05/air-force-researchers-heal-wounds-with-lasers-and-nanotech/)"