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Is the Interstitium Really a New Organ?
about 6 years ago by Larry O'Leary
A study confirms that the spaces between cells are fluid-filled, rather than tightly packed with connective tissue, but pathologists say the findings’ implications remain to be seen. Illustration of the interstitium, fluid-filled spaces supported by a network of collagen bundles, lined on one side with cells For years, scientists have fi...
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Boston Scientific, CÚRAM and SFI announce medical device research collaboration
about 6 years ago by Larry O'Leary
Boston Scientific, CÚRAM and SFI announce medical device research collaboration A new research project between CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at National University Ireland (NUI) Galway, and Boston Scientific has been announced in Washington by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. (Photo: L-R: Dr Carmel McGroarty Mitchell, CÚR...
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Happy St. Patrick Day
about 6 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Happy St. Patrick Day from all of us in The RFT Group
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Cúram to grow new skin for chronic wounds as part of €4m EU project
about 6 years ago by Larry O'Leary
The Galway-based Cúram centre will partner with five institutions to find ways to produce new skin for those with burns or chronic wounds as part of a €4m EU project. For those living with chronic conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa (EB) – where the skin’s natural protection breaks down and it needs to be constantly covered in bandages –...
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