Research turns tissue into skin

A better option: Experts have found a way to transform tissue cells to aid in healing of severe injuries. — AP

Tokyo: In a world first, researchers have transformed tissue cells into skin cells to help heal serious wounds, a technique that could revolutionise care for victims of burns and other severe injuries.

The research is the culmination of a decade of work and holds promise for a variety of patients, including those with serious burns or elderly patients with bedsores and other recurring lesions.