The Skin Gun Acts Like an Airbrush for Burn Victims
Meghan Young — February 3, 2011 — Tech
Burns can be some of the worst injuries because of the long and slow process of rebuilding and healing, but that can all change thanks to the Skin Gun. Working almost like an airbrush, it sprays stem cells onto severely burned skin to heal it in a matter of days.
Although the Skin Gun may seem like it's straight out of a sci-fi film, developer Dr. Jörg C. Gerlach would beg differently. Check it out in action via the video on Buzzfeed.
Although the Skin Gun may seem like it's straight out of a sci-fi film, developer Dr. Jörg C. Gerlach would beg differently. Check it out in action via the video on Buzzfeed.
Trend Themes
1. Stem Cell Therapy - The use of stem cells in medical treatments can revolutionize the healing process for burn victims.
2. Regenerative Medicine - Advancements in regenerative medicine, such as the Skin Gun, have the potential to significantly improve burn wound healing.
3. Biomedical Engineering - Innovations like the Skin Gun highlight the opportunities for advancements in biomedical engineering for tissue regeneration.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore integrating the Skin Gun and stem cell therapy into burn treatment protocols.
2. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies can invest in research and development of stem cell-based therapies for burn wound healing.
3. Medical Device Manufacturing - The development and production of advanced medical devices like the Skin Gun present new opportunities for the medical device manufacturing industry.
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