French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal (opens original article in a new tab)

A French startup has created a biopolymer liquid that helps nerves heal by attaching to tissue with light, showing promising results in early trials and planning expansion to other medical applications.

• French startup Tissium developed a biopolymer liquid to help nerves heal by attaching to tissue when exposed to light
• The liquid biodegrades after healing, leaving nerves intact and providing a less traumatic alternative to traditional sutures
• Tissium's treatment showed 100% success in 12 patients with finger nerve injuries, compared to 80% with other techniques
• The company plans to expand the technology to hernia repair and cardiovascular reconstruction with upcoming trials