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    A Chip That Reprograms Cells Helps Healing, At Least In Mice

    This device shoots new genetic code into cells to make them change their purpose. Researchers say the chip could someday be used to treat injuries in humans. But they've got a long, long way to go.
    by Angus Chen Aug 08, 2017 3 minutes
    The chip has not been tested in humans, but it has been used to heal wounds in mice.

    Scientists have created an electronic wafer that reprogrammed damaged skin cells on a mouse's leg to grow new blood vessels and help a wound heal.

    One day, creator hopes, it could be used to be used to treat wounds on humans. But that day is a long way off — as are many other regeneration technologies in the works. Like Sen, some scientists have begun trying to directly reprogram one cell type into another for healing, while others are attempting to build organs or tissues

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