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Hens blush when they are scared or excited
Domestic chickens use flushed skin and feather fluffing to display different emotions, levels of excitement.
Study finds human skin absorbs forever chemicals
Dermal absorption of PFAS using 3D human skin models.
Monitoring diseases through sweat becomes accessible to everyone
Clinical trials on pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis have shown success using a flexible device that can stimulate sweat glands and simultaneously monitor biosignals.
Sensor made from ‘electronic spider silk’ can be imprinted on skin
A new way of making high-performance bioelectronics.
Promising breakthrough: Reversing autoimmune hair loss with novel treatment
This treatment allowed hair to regrow and dramatically reduced inflammation.
32% of Americans agree that a tan makes people look better and healthier
Young adults are likelier to believe sun protection and skin cancer prevention myths.
Protein in human sweat may guard against Lyme disease
SCGB1D2 halts Borrelia burgdorferi growth and impacts Lyme disease risk.
Mobile app using AI can help diagnose skin melanoma
The study is the first in the world to test an AI-based mobile app.
Vitamin A plays a significant role in stem cell biology and wound repair
Vitamin A resolves plasticity within lineages to regulate stem cell lineage choices.
Gene-based diagnostics boosted by innovative test strips
Circular DNA structures hinder Cas12a activation, enabling self-catalysis in DNA/RNA sensing.
Eco-friendly wound dressing inspired by banana fibres
An eco-friendly wound dressing material.