A stitch in time might save a little more than nine now that researchers have successfully developed electronic sutures that monitor wounds and help speed up the healing process. Invented by John ...

The new stitches are made with a specialized mechanoelectrical fiber. Essentially, when the core and sheath layers of the fiber touch and separate as a result of movement, they generate electric ...

Fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy images of sutures with and without microalgae loaded. (Courtesy: Acta Biomaterialia 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.09.060 ©2018) Sutures are extensively used to ...

A recent review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts examines the state of cellulose-based sutures, focusing on materials, fabrication methods, and application performance. The ...

If you experience tightness or discomfort around your stitches once you give birth, it might scare you. Yet, in most cases, it just indicates you’re recovering. Understanding the reasons behind this ...