Calgary-based NanoTess makes a gel called NanoSALV that's designed to to help heal chronic wounds, skin injuries, infections and inflammation. Think Polysporin — but on steroids.

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"We wanted to see what the potential could be for a new kind of naturally derived hydrogel to benefit healthcare applications," he said. Hydrogels are widely used in wound care and medical ...