This milestone opens a window to newer possibilities in the fields of wound healing, soft robotics, artificial skin, and drug ...

For centuries, historians and scientists have speculated about the physical appearance of our ancestors. What color were ...

Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers at Okayama University have ...

We all encounter gels in daily life—from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair to the jelly-like components in ...

Explore how freckles reveal genetic heritage, skin health, and natural beauty while embracing the charm of unique skin ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

The ability to perceive the bitter taste is thought to have evolved as a protective mechanism, signaling the presence of ...

Researchers from Okayama University of Science discovered taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in the skin that detect and expel harmful ...

The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while ...

Darker skin tones may have been the norm in Europe for many centuries longer than previously thought, analysis of human ...

The commensal bacteria or microbiota on our skin is thought to contribute to host health, protecting the host against a range of infections, including wound healing and anti-cancer properties. In this ...

Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other vertebrates. They ...