Ever set off too many of the bitter taste receptors on your tongue? You probably spat out whatever it was in your mouth, and ...
Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers at Okayama University have ...
Scientists have discovered that the same receptors responsible for detecting bitter flavors on our tongues are also present ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Darker skin tones may have been the norm in Europe for many centuries longer than previously thought, analysis of human ...
Researchers have created a unique hydrogel that’s both tough and self-healing, thanks to nanosheet-enhanced polymer ...
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 ...