Slug mucus inspires new type of surgical glue to close wounds
Inspired by a type of mucus secreted by slugs, researchers have developed a sticky but flexible substance that effectively seals wounds after surgery.
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Melanoma: New, more effective drug steps closer
Scientists have designed and tested a new compound that they think will succeed where current drugs against melanoma have failed.
Could UV-absorbent DNA layer replace sunscreen?
Researchers have developed a DNA 'coating' that is highly efficient at absorbing UV light, which might make it an excellent alternative to sunscreen.
Why does our skin age?
Lines, wrinkles, and dark spots are all telltale signs of aging. Find out how time and sun exposure cause irreparable damage to our skin.
Finger infection: Types, symptoms, and treatment
Learn about the different types of finger infections and what may cause them. How are the infections diagnosed and can they be prevented?
Breast cancer patients can use antiperspirants during radiotherapy
Women undergoing daily radiation therapy for breast cancer are commonly told they should not use antiperspirant for fear that it could cause greater radiation damage to the skin, but a new study from...
Your partner could affect your microbiome, study says
Cohabitating couples do influence each other's microbiomes, study finds, but not enough to modify a person's individual 'imprint.'
Folliculitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
In this article learn about folliculitis. What is it, what causes it, and what are the risk factors? How is folliculitis diagnosed and can it be prevented?
Immune-cell numbers predict response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma
Whether a melanoma patient will better respond to a single immunotherapy drug or two in combination depends on the abundance of certain white blood cells within their tumors, according to a new study...
Back acne: How to get rid of it
Back acne can be a frustrating condition that may cause discomfort and low self-esteem. Learn how to get rid of back acne and how to prevent it in future.