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The squid’s ability to change its skin color in response to complex environmental information has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, Chinese researchers have taken inspiration from squids to create a new artificial skin that can not only withstand… Continue reading New squid-inspired artificial skin endures extreme cold, kills microbes
In an effort to understand and help combat insect-borne diseases, many a human has sacrificed an arm in a tank full of mosquitos. Now, thanks to a new artificial skin impregnated with real blood, researchers might be able to spare humans the itchy bite… Continue reading Blood-filled synthetic skin spares human volunteers itchy bites
Although there are things we can do to reduce feelings of stress, most involve temporarily stopping what we’re doing – which isn’t always possible. A new study, however, suggests that the automated brushing of hairy skin is an effective form of passive… Continue reading Arm-stroking wearable found to reduce perceived stress and anxiety
While bioengineered skin holds great promise for people such as burn victims, the material has so far only been produced in flat sheets. Now, however, scientists have devised a method of growing it in 3D forms, which could be slipped onto the body like… Continue reading Lab-grown 3D skin grafts could be applied like “biological clothing”
A clinical trial is underway testing a new kind of eczema treatment, developed to silence certain genes that play a role in skin inflammation. The results of a preclinical study were recently published demonstrating the experimental topical treatment r… Continue reading New kind of eczema cream works by silencing inflammatory genes
Unlike normal skin, scar tissue doesn’t contain any hair follicles. New research now indicates that when such follicles are transplanted into scar tissue, that tissue changes to become much more like uninjured skin.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Study suggests hair follicle transplants could eliminate scars
Unlike normal skin, scar tissue doesn’t contain any hair follicles. New research now indicates that when such follicles are transplanted into scar tissue, that tissue changes to become much more like uninjured skin.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Study suggests hair follicle transplants could eliminate scars
A Phase 3 trial testing the world’s first topical gene therapy has reported extraordinary results in children suffering from a rare blistering skin disease. The gene therapy gel was seen to completely heal wounds that had been open for years.Continue R… Continue reading World-first topical gene therapy gel heals decades-old wounds
An international team of researchers has discovered an incredible way some viruses can alter the smell of their host in order to attract mosquitoes and spread to the next person. The study revealed Dengue and Zika viruses can alter a host’s skin microb… Continue reading How viruses can change your body odor to attract mosquitoes
Mussels have long been known for the adhesive they produce, which allows them to cling to rocks. The protein responsible has now been utilized in a new skin grafting technique, which reportedly results in little to no scarring.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Mussel glue used in scar-free skin grafting technique