New spray-on powder instantly seals life-threatening wounds

(From top left) Professor Steve Park, Professor Sangyong Jon, (From bottom left) President Kwang-Hyung Lee, Ph.D canddiate Youngju Son, Ph.D candidate Kyusoon Park. (KAIST via SWNS)
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A spray-on powder that instantly seals life-threatening wounds could save thousands of lives, say scientists.

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Validation of efficacy in wounds through animal experiments / Validation of efficacy in a liver surgery model. (KAIST via SWNS)
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New spray-on powder instantly seals life-threatening wounds

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