Aug 05 2010

U.S. Bats Flying Toward Extinction

Tag: Bats, Immune System, Mammals, North America, Skin, Wild AnimalsJennifer Viegas @ 6:00 pm
At least one species of bat could go extinct in the United States within the next 20 years as white-nose syndrome spreads.

Jul 29 2010

Physicists Tackle Wrinkles

Tag: Laboratories, Materials, Polymers, Scientists, SkinDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 2:59 pm
Researchers study how folds and other creases disappear in studies that could shed light on how human tissue folds and grows.

Jul 19 2010

‘Ouchless’ Microneedles Deliver Pain-Free Vaccines

Tag: Flu, Medicine, Skin, Technology, VaccineDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 9:48 am
A Band-Aid-like patch does away with the big, scary needle and could be available over-the-counter.

Jun 16 2010

Dino Skin Fossil Features Polygons

Tag: Dinosaurs, Fossils, Geology, SkinLarry O'Hanlon @ 1:07 pm
A new kind of fossilized dinosaur skin may help sort out real dino hide fossils from skin-like features in rocks.

May 25 2010

Lohan’s Bracelet Tech Not Available to All

Tag: Celebrities, Devices, Gadgets, Inventions, Probation, Sensors, Skin, TechnologyDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:40 pm
The bracelet analyzes the wearer's sweat for alcohol content, but it's only sold to courts (not parents).

May 07 2010

Prescription Tattoos: Coming to a Pharmacy Near You

Tag: Diabetes, Sensors, Skin, Tattoos, TechnologyEric Bland @ 1:09 pm
It might be time to take grandma to the tattoo parlor. Medical tattoos could soon monitor key vitals, including glucose levels.

Feb 09 2010

Botox May Delay Anger, Sadness

Tag: Cosmetic Treatments, Emotions, SkinCristen Conger @ 5:00 am
Are emotions only skin deep?