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Spray-On Stem Cells Heal Burns Fast

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Burns that previously would take months to heal are being mended faster than ever, thanks to the power of our own stem cells.

Researchers at the University of Utah have been running trials that mix a concentrate of platelets and progenitor cells with calcium and thrombin to create a Jello-like substance accelerates the healing process and, eventually, may make scarring a thing of the past. [KSL via Engadget]

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