Fourth Industrial Revolution

This bioactive 'tissue paper' could regenerate organs

Origami birds hang from a tree in memory of victims of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan last week, in the centre of Sofia, March 17, 2011. REUTERS/Oleg Popov (BULGARIA - Tags: DISASTER SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2K053

The bioactive "tissue paper" could support cancer patients and aid the healing of wounds. Image: REUTERS/Oleg Popov

Marla Paul
Health Sciences Editor, Northwestern University
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