Belly skin gives sidewinders an edge on sand
The bellies of sidewinders are studded with tiny pits and have few, if any, of the tiny spikes found on the bellies of other snakes, research finds.
Feb. 4, 2021 • ~8 min
Microneedle patch tests for antibodies without the ouch
A new microneedle patch is low cost and easy to use. But another feature may offer it's biggest advantage for some: It's almost completely pain-free.
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~8 min
Stuff in sunscreen may play a part in breast cancer
A particular diet and an ingredient in sunscreen called benzophenone-3 may have a role in breast cancer tumor development, new research with mice indicates.
Jan. 4, 2021 • ~7 min
Bartonella infection can bring mental symptoms
There's growing evidence that Bartonella infection can involve skin lesions and mental symptoms, report researchers.
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~5 min
This bodily fluid could provide new biomarkers
"Interstitial fluid originates in the blood and then leaks out of capillaries to bring nutrients to cells in the body's tissues." New microneedles can sample it for testing.
Dec. 2, 2020 • ~9 min
Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid
Denmark's mass mink cull after a coronavirus outbreak at farms leaves the industry in the spotlight.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~7 min
Gel heals skin with less scarring and then vanishes
A new wound-healing hydrogel kickstarts the adaptive immune system to trigger regenerative wound healing, leaving behind stronger and healthier healed skin.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~9 min
Simple skin test identifies Parkinson’s disease
Using a method originally developed to detect mad cow disease, researchers discovered that a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson's disease.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~5 min
Skin cells team up to stop moles turning into melanomas
New research upends ideas about why some moles become melanomas while others remain benign. The work could also pave the way for treatments.
Oct. 21, 2020 • ~4 min
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