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Potential Breakthrough for Combat Lifesavers

"Imagine this: You're gushing blood. Nothing seems to make it stop. Then you apply a gel to your wound, and the bleeding stops within seconds. You're healed in minutes.

This is the premise of VetiGel, an algae-based polymer created by Joe Landolina — a 22 year-old who invented the product when he was just 17.

Landolina is now the cofounder and CEO of Suneris, a biotech company that manufactures the gel. Suneris announced last week that it would begin to ship VetiGel to veterinarians later this summer. Humans won't be far behind."



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/a-17-year-old-invented-vetigel-stops-bleeding-instantly-2015-6#ixzz3duE7dLfX