Tag: Skin
An itching paradox – a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch...
Marlys Fassett, University of California, San Francisco
Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s...
Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim?...
Guy German, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Curious Kids is a series for...
Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids...
Samia Almoughrabie, University of California, San Diego
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays...
Innies, outies and omphalophobia: 7 navel-gazing questions about belly buttons answered
Sarah Leupen, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Here...
Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were...
Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State
Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then...
What is earwax?
Henry Ou, University of Washington
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages....
Live bacteria spray is showing promise in treating childhood eczema
Ian Myles, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Here’s a shorthand way to think of my research: Using bugs as drugs may one day...
New technique heals wounds with reprogrammed skin cells
Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte, University of California San Diego
People with severe burns, bedsores or chronic diseases such as diabetes are at risk for developing...