Molecule could light up tumor growth and wound healing

A new molecule that interacts with collagen could help detect tumors and also play a role in researching wound healing disorders.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
Aug. 9, 2021 ~5 min

Collagen fiber length lets cells stream away quickly

New research suggests that if the collagen fiber structure is just right, then even a soft tumor might become invasive.

Beth Miller-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 7, 2019 ~3 min


Tiny ‘envelopes’ show promise for sun-damaged skin repair

A new method uses exosomes harvested from human skin cells to repair sun damage. In a test with mice, it proved more effective than the leading treatments.

NC State • futurity
Sept. 19, 2019 ~4 min

Paper device shows rogue collagen’s role in heart disease

A new way to model heart valves to study heart disease uses paper. It shows that when collagen gets out of place, it can have dire consequences.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Aug. 6, 2019 ~6 min

Collagen-munching enzyme helps tumors spread

To halt cancer's spread through the body, scientists are targeting an enzyme that sits on tumor cells.

Austin Fitzgerald-Missouri • futurity
Dec. 11, 2018 ~4 min

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