Rapid gelation of blood via self-assembly

Rapid gelation of blood via self-assembly.
Research of Matt Dowling (2010)

This movie shows a biopolymer (in solution form) that can convert liquid blood into a gel within seconds via self-assembly, as described in our paper in Biomaterials (2011). The gelling action is similar to the body's own ability to form a clot at a wound. If harnessed, this biopolymer could prove to be life-saving for soldiers and accident victims by helping to stanch the loss of blood out of serious wounds.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Blood
• Gel
• Clot
• Self-Assembly
• Hemostasis