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Stopping bleeding instantly

evere blood loss, whether the result of an accident or a complication during surgery, can result in death within minutes. An easy-to-use technology that can instantly stop severe bleeding would have the potential to save countless lives. The Brooklyn-based biotech company Cresilon has developed a unique solution with a proprietary plant-based gel that can control

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