When skin becomes damaged—from things like wounds, burns, or diseases—it can be very dangerous. But researchers in ...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up about 15% of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than ...

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

In the world of pediatric health care, Driscoll Children's Hospital is the first to implement fish skin grafts when treating serious wounds in little ones.

To prevent disease, caretakers frequently use pesticides and antibiotics – many of which end up on the fish’s surface and, ultimately, in the human body. Workers at these facilities often wear ...

There are 28 known types of collagen, with type I collagen accounting for 90% of the collagen in the human body. Collagen is ... sources such as chicken and fish skin and collagen supplements.