How often have you had a stubborn cut or scar that lasted painfully for days or even weeks? In the near future we might not have to worry about it if we had bandages that healed you while you were wearing them.  Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a bandage that not only encourages new blood vessel growth but also helps shape that growth.

This “Microvascular Stamp,” as they are calling it, contains living cells which help facilitate the healing of damaged cells according to the stamps pattern. The stamp has been tested on a chicken embryo and when it was removed a week later, healthy new blood vessels had developed over the area of the stamp. This could definitely mean a lot for the future of science and how they approach medical procedures and various other ailments that cause destructive tissue damage onto people.

Research On Chicken Embryo Show Promising Results

Obviously the stamp could be used for surgical cuts or large wounds, which could heal faster with less scaring. The University believes its applications could also direct new blood vessels around blocked arteries, and help prevent cancer by boosting the delivery of cancer drugs by repairing blood vessels that feed cancerous cells. The academic scientists behind it claim that its application to medicine is virtually endless as it is applicable to almost every area.

Anyone who’s ever watched a sci-fi movie where a simple spray or solution instantly healed wounds and wished for a similar solution to our injuries, might potential get the chance to see that wish come true. The research that could stem from this new technology could potentially lead to a myriad of amazing health technologies that could greatly improve our way of life. And after all, who doesn’t want to live in a world where our wounds heal shortly after we receive them?