“The Tree Man was Dede Koswara, an Indonesian man who suffered from a rare genetic disorder called Epidermodysplasia ...

Both retinoids and retinol can improve the appearance of your skin. Retinoids are stronger and work faster, but cause more ...

Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus — a slimy network of proteins that ...

The glue made by scientists from MIT could prove to be a viable alternative to the other offerings in the market for ...

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking glue that fuses the properties of mucus and mussel plaques, paving the way for ...

Now, MIT and Freie Universität Berlin engineers have developed a groundbreaking new glue. This innovative adhesive combines the waterproof stickiness of mussel plaques with the germ-resistant ...

Clownfish avoid anemone stings by lacking sialic acid in their mucus. This prevents anemones from recognizing them as prey.

Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the ...

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a ...

In almost a decade as a beauty writer, I’ve spent a not-insignificant amount of time testing lotions on my uncomfortably dry skin. I’ve sourced recommendations from dermatologists, shower ...

Raised skin bumps can have many causes, ranging from acne to skin cancer. They can also vary in color, size, and severity. Most of the time, the bumps are harmless. However, if a person has ...