Scientists find a ‘scarcode’ common across damaged organs

Scarring goes more than skin deep. It can occur in any organ because of injury from smoking and excessive alcohol consumption or as a byproduct of chronic conditions like endometriosis, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders. While scar formation is essential in wound healing, when the scarring—or fibrosis—spins out of control, it can lead to deadly consequences, contributing to almost 2 out of 10 deaths worldwide every year.

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