Photo Gallery: Beauty in Science

11/27/2009

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Fibrin is a protein created by the body that works with platelets in the blood...
Martin Oeggerli

Fibrin is a protein created by the body that works with platelets in the blood to clot a wound. As they reach the wound site, they attach themselves to fibers, and create a mesh. Working with the platelets, they make a scab that covers the wound until it heals. Though, with the naked eye you would never guess that the process looks like this.

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