World’s oldest known fossilized skin belongs to a reptile
This fossil is at least 21 million years older than the previous oldest find.
Tag: skin
Scientists 3D print human skin with hair follicles
It could transform medical and cosmetic research.
Why getting a tattoo hurts — the science behind inking
Humans have tattooed themselves since times immemorial to celebrate gods, show social standing, for medicinal purposes or just to look ...
We’re getting a better idea of how moles turn into melanoma, and environment is key
The genetic changes that drive the emergence of skin cancer seem to be caused by environmental factors.
Foam produced during mating of tropical frogs could improve drug delivery through the skin
A love-fueled soup produced by tropical frogs may radically change how drugs are delivered through the skin.
New, wearable cortisol sensor can help warn us of incoming burnout or depression
Though to be fair, aren’t we all at risk of that currently?
Scientists zoom in on snake skin to see how they navigate sandy surfaces
Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.
Canadian researchers develop hand-held skin printer to treat burn patients
An exciting, and compact, alternative to skin grafts.
Scientists create new fiber that’s as flexible as skin, but tougher
The new material also conducts electricity making it ideal for stretchable electronics and soft robotics.
Mobile bioprinter promises to print new ‘skin’ straight onto any wound
No skin? No problem!
Collagen networks and hyaluronic acid literally keep you in shape, new study reports
How most of us feel in regards to our shape, well, that's not biology's concern.
Cat’s tongues are surprisingly complex — and better at cleaning than any brush we have
Fur lickin' findings.
Stem-cell-laden skin grafts could heal burn victims 30% faster, if not quicker
"Our goal is no death, no scar, and no pain," adds Marc Jeschke, paper co-author. "With this approach we come ...
Researchers develop octopus skin-inspired infrared camouflage
The advancement could help hide objects from heat sensors.
Self-healing and fully recyclable electronic skin will help robots feel touch
It's not perfect but we're getting there.
Augmented Reality could soon help surgeons ‘see’ through the skin
From Pokemon Go to the operating room.
Extremely high doses of vitamin D help with sunburns, reduce inflammation, heal skin cells
By 'extremely high' I mean 100-500 times the daily recommended dose.
Mussel-glue-and-protein balm could spell the end of scars forever
Sadly, not very effective against emotional scars.
Skin impression of one of the last dinosaurs found in Spain
Some 60 million years ago, one dinosaur laid down to rest -- creating something unique in the whole of Europe.
We’ve found the genetic key to making red blood cells
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden and the Center of Regenerative Medicine in Barcelona have identified four sequences of genetic ...
Scientists create artificial skin that sprouts new hairs and sweats
Creating artificial skin may sound weird, but it can be extremely useful (or even life saving) for people who suffered ...
Stretchable artificial skin might make robots more human, and vice-versa
An artificial ‘skin’ can stretch up to 480 percent its original size, and can sense changes in pressure – a ...
Dangerous or not? Scientists uncover the connection between skin moles and melanoma
There is a long-lasting debate dividing the cancer researchers community over the point at which a skin lesion is considered ...
90 percent of skin viruses are completely unknown
Just like an ecosystem inhabits an area, so to is your skin inhabited by a swarm of micro-organisms - including ...
Artificial skin can feel pressure, then tell your brain about it
Prosthetics has come a long way from its humble beginnings – the crude wooden legs of yore are a far ...
Tattoos can cause severe adverse reactions in the skin 1 out of 10 times
One in four people in the US has a tattoo, and if you're part of this statistic you know how ...
Scientists find “punk” shape shifting frog
For the first time, researchers have discovered a vertebrate able to change the texture of its skin from smooth to ...
The skin gets damaged by UV light even in the dark, ironically as it may seem
Contrary to popular belief, much of the damage inflicted to the skin by harmful ultraviolet (UV) light occurs hours after ...
Skin-like material that stretches and senses might bring the tactile to the artificial
In the new mobile information age where smartphones have become an ever common part of our lives, there seems to ...