First Bionic Skin That Heals in 10 Seconds Developed
A new self-repairing bionic skin could change health monitoring: it works even underwater and recovers 80% of its functions.
“Do-it-yourself” skin is a reality: scientists print it directly on wounds
At Pennsylvania State University they developed a technique to 3D print living human skin directly onto wounds. New possibilities for facial reconstructive surgery and hair transplants.
Acne bacteria modified to clear pimples
Innovative research transforms Cutibacterium acnes, a common skin bacterium, into an effective ally against acne.
Goodbye wrinkles? The discovery of the 'culprit' molecules and the future of cosmetics
Molecules responsible for wrinkles: their discovery marks a turning point in the fight against skin aging (and in the cosmetics market)
We are striped: here is the secret of the strange hidden lines in the skin
Even the human being is "striped", and more than we think: the mystery of the invisible stripes that we have on the skin has been revealed. Everyone.
Goodbye to animal testing thanks to "ethical" leather from bio 3D printers
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo has shown that bio 3D printers can create viable artificial skin for product testing by replacing animals.
Bioengineering, closer to 'custom-made' skin grafts with human cells
The possibility of grafts made with real 3D "biological suits" can completely transform reconstructive surgery
Goodbye "stings", the future without wrinkles is with collagen threads
A non-invasive protocol that 'accompanies' the skin by keeping it permanently wrinkle-free can replace fillers and punctures forever
Pinatex, the sustainable alternative to leather from pineapple leaves
Yet another alternative to skin: this one that comes from pineapple leaves seems the most sustainable of all.
Lab-grown leather also arrives
Alternatives to leather are increasingly in demand, but to reduce emissions and exploitation of animals, the trump card is made of leather grown in the laboratory.
Leap, the “vegan leather” made with apple scraps (cores and peels)
Apple cores, peels, stems and seeds are crossed with natural rubber for a vegan alternative that closely resembles traditional skin.
An electromechanical skin sensor detects psoriasis and other ailments
A special electromechanical sensor can detect psoriasis in less than a minute. It will be very useful for skin ailments, wounds and aesthetics
Science close to understanding how skin repairs itself
The regenerative mechanism of the skin: a great mystery never fully understood. To date: A new study from the University of Manchester represents perhaps the definitive turning point.
Regenerate human skin from fish skin
The skin of fish (specifically: cod) used to regenerate human skin and repair wounds? Yes, without rejection and with many advantages (but it costs).
Synthetic melanin comes against damage from solar radiation
Solar radiation is harmful to our body, you know. Yet you cannot shield everything with lead: a synthetic melanin can solve everything.
A new portable device "prints" skin directly onto wounds
Great possibilities from the use of a bio-ink. A portable device prints human skin to repair wounds and test drugs: in the future also the damage of time.
Opte, touch up your skin live and in real time
Opte is an electronic concealer that literally prints a filter on the skin to remove its imperfections and cure it over time. The effect is stunning.
In Singapore created printable human skin
In less than a minute, human skin is printed with a lot of texture. The printable material is based on skin cells and collagen.
Synthetic leather fabric helps heal wounds
The fabric incorporates a newly discovered material, polyglycerol sebacate, compatible with human tissues. This material can help the body produce new skin and repair itself from wounds or cuts.
A totem produces face cream 'tailor-made' for the user
A German startup, Skinmade, has produced a 'fleet' of small totems capable of mixing and creating face creams on demand based on the specific characteristics of each user.
Here is the new artificial skin from MIT
MIT in Boston, Massachusetts has successfully created the first artificial skin. This ...
