Bubbles and ultrasound can make bandages stickier

Researchers have figured out how to use ultrasound and bubbles to make medical adhesive bandages stickier and last longer—even on wet skin.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
Aug. 15, 2022 ~4 min

Stretchy sensor works like a brain to process health data

A flexible computing chip that mimics the workings of the human brain to process information is a leap forward for wearable health tech, researchers say.

Meredith Davis-U. Chicago • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~6 min


Hippo pathway stops moles turning into deadly melanomas

A study that clarifies how some harmless moles grow into deadly melanomas could lead to new drug targets for the successful treatment of cancer.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Aug. 3, 2022 ~6 min

New sunscreen component would last longer

Research on cancer drugs shifted course to produce a longer-lasting version of avobenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreen.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
June 23, 2022 ~6 min

Why pigment doesn’t always return in vitiligo

"This discovery will enable us to determine why white patches continue to persist in stable vitiligo disease, which could lead to new therapeutics..."

UC Irvine • futurity
June 7, 2022 ~5 min

Dolphins seem to treat skin trouble by rubbing on coral

New research documents Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins lining up to treat skin conditions by rubbing against corals. Analysis of the corals backs them up.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~6 min

Survey finds ironic aspect of melanoma over-diagnosis

"If melanoma is being over-diagnosed, it means that too many people are getting the scary news that they have cancer..."

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~6 min

Why do hugs feel good? This chemical messenger

A study in mice identifies a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch.

Jim Dryden-WUSTL • futurity
May 3, 2022 ~7 min


Rare skin cancer mostly recurs within 3 years

In a study cohort of 600 patients, 95% of Merkel cell carcinoma recurrences happened in the first three years, report researchers.

Brian Donohue-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 25, 2022 ~6 min

To avoid mosquito bites, wear the right colors

Steering clear of mosquito bites this spring and summer may depend on a seemingly surprising choice: Leave your red clothes in the closet.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 4, 2022 ~8 min

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