During metastasis, cancer cells break off from the primary tumor and travel to other locations in the body through the blood or lymph. Credit: Gunilla Elam/Science Source Summary Scientists at the ...

Share on Pinterest Spinach extract may promote wound healing in diabetes. Image credit: rachasuk/Getty Images. Spinach extract could have promoted the healing of wounds in rats similar to wounds ...

Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery or ...

In a sharp and pointy world, wound healing is a critical and marvelous process. Despite a tremendous amount of scientific study, many outstanding mysteries still surround the way in which cells in ...

Eating is a dangerous business. Naturally occurring toxins in food and potentially harmful foodborne microbes can do a number on our intestines, leading to repeated minor injuries. In healthy people, ...

A study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of wounds in the skin. A University of California, Irvine-led study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

“Despite significant advances in treatment, much remains to be understood about the molecular mechanisms involved in normal wound healing,” said senior author Bogi Andersen, MD, a professor in the ...