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Stem cell bandage 'can heal wounds quicker' thanks to gel made from seaweed

Stem cells have been put into plasters and bandages to help heal wounds for the first time thanks to a new technique involving seaweed, scientists have said.

Encasing stem cells in gel from the seaweed makes them more practical to use and easy to store, even at room temperature, Newcastle University has found.

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