Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Phases of Wound Repair

Phases of Wound Repair

Following injury, the integrity of the injured tissues must be reestablished. For example, in skin tissue, wound repair involves coordination among resident skin cells, blood mononuclear cells, extracellular matrix, growth factors, and cytokines to complete the healing cascade.
Formation of Blood Clot
In case of deep injuries, trauma to blood vessels results in blood loss. In the meantime, phospholipids released from the ruptured endothelial cellular membrane are converted into arachidonic...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

MBE for Surrey vet school professor.

The Veterinary record·2026

Same author

Going the extra mile: BVA Awards 2026.

The Veterinary record·2026

Same author

Great Britain's AI prevention zones lifted.

The Veterinary record·2026

Same author

RCVS announces its 2026 award winners.

The Veterinary record·2026

Same author

Illegal wildlife trade: the Facebook problem.

The Veterinary record·2026

Same author

Why are cats prone to kidney disease?

The Veterinary record·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 1, 2025

Murine Model of Wound Healing

Murine Model of Wound Healing

Published on: May 28, 2013

Chimps observed delivering wound care.

The Veterinary Record

|March 4, 2022

Summary

Chimpanzees have been observed using insects as a form of self-medication for wound treatment. This fascinating behavior suggests advanced problem-solving and medicinal practices in non-human primates.

Area of Science:

Primate behavior
Ethology
Animal medicine

Background:

Observational studies reveal chimpanzees engaging in novel behaviors related to wound care.
Specific insect species are being identified as potential therapeutic agents.

Discussion:

The research explores the potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties of insects utilized by chimpanzees.
This behavior may represent a form of self-medication, similar to practices observed in other animal species.

Key Insights:

Chimpanzees actively select and apply insects to injuries, indicating intentionality.
This finding expands our understanding of tool use and medicinal practices in primates.

Outlook:

Further research is needed to identify the specific insects and their active compounds.

More Related Videos

Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model

Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model

Published on: April 1, 2015

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Published on: February 23, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025

Murine Model of Wound Healing

Murine Model of Wound Healing

Published on: May 28, 2013

Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model

Demonstration of the Rat Ischemic Skin Wound Model

Published on: April 1, 2015

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Published on: February 23, 2024

Investigating the transmission and learning of these medicinal behaviors within chimpanzee communities is crucial.