Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism

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To manipulate molecules, the researchers used "optical tweezers" developed in Wong's lab, which can apply miniscule forces to individual molecules while observing tiny changes in their length.

A better understanding of the mechanism of blot clotting could lead to new treatments for injuries or bleeding disorders, such as type 2A von Willebrand disease, the researchers noted.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more on excessive blood clotting.

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