MC1R is best known for something quite different from wound healing: the gene is responsible for red hair and very fair skin.

A new type of bioprinted skin could revolutionize how we replace human skin going forward. The new skin was made by combining the six primary skin cell types with additional hydrogels, allowing them ...

New research shows that romantic relationships could heal physical wounds faster than normal — especially if you engage in ...

Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies in serine, an amino acid that activates a stress ...

Skin from cod and tilapia is being used to treat burns and other skin damage. Icelandic biotechnology company Kerecis has developed an FDA-approved cod-skin treatment that can speed up burn healing ...

The roots of a single tree can transform a barren patch of forest floor into a thriving subterranean ecosystem. A tree’s roots exude chemicals and signaling molecules that remodel the soil to ...

Intertrigo, a rash that forms between skin folds, can cause redness and itching. Here are seven ways to prevent and treat ...

Healing begins with proper cleansing. Before any treatment can work-whether dressings, antibiotics, or advanced therapies-the ...

Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves various stages, including inflammation, tissue formation, and remodeling. During the inflammatory phase, the body initiates an immune ...

We've all seen the movies: robots that look and behave like humans are among us, and chaos ensues. Most of the time, it's some sort of conflict between the two species, whether a full-fledged war or ...