Wow, this is very impressive. Researchers at Mass General are working with green surgical lasers to heal incisions. Does this sound like Star Trek? The principle of laser-bonded healing has been around for a long time, but these guys have made some recent advances in this technique. I think you'll find this story fascinating:
http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/22088/
I have scars all over my body. If scientists can find the right balance to heal incisions without destroying tissue, then people may walk around with fewer visible scars.
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