Vanilla’s Sweet Secret Could Help Heal Stubborn Wounds

Vanillin could help form wound-care materials while supplying antibacterial activity, a combination made more practical by its low-cost and abundant supply. The compound behind vanilla’s sweet aroma could become an ingredient in wound-care materials. A team from Flinders University’s Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory has found that vanillin has pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, making it [...]