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Skin: is the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.
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JUN 11, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, but every year, nearly 8 million adults still use tanning beds.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 11, 2019Cancer
In May 2019, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released. It finds a continuing decline in canc ...Written By: Julia TraversJUN 09, 2019Genetics & Genomics
No one wants to be exposed to an atomic blast, but studies has shown that the fear of low doses of radiation may be over ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 08, 2019Microbiology
Our bodies host many microbes, and scientists have been learning more about the role of this microbiome in our health, a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 07, 2019Health & Medicine
A stem cell, by definition, must be able to self-replicate to make more stem cells and to differentiate into a matu ...Written By: Dena ArutaJUN 03, 2019Cancer
New research to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago this year by a ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUN 02, 2019Plants & Animals
Giant pandas are one of the world’s most distinct animal species; their black and white fur patterns make them par ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAY 29, 2019Earth & The Environment
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to global health. Scientists from the University of York conducted a global ...Written By: Tiffany DazetMAY 28, 2019Plants & Animals
Fruit flies are rather annoying little things, not only because they make little buzzing noises and tickle you when they ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAY 26, 2019Health & Medicine
If you’ve ever had a cavity filled at the dentist, you know the steps. First goes in the filling, followed by a wa ...Written By: Abbie ArceMAY 25, 2019Health & Medicine
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy ...Written By: Liat Ben-SeniorMAY 25, 2019Technology
Scientists have recently developed a specialized laser microscope that has the potential to diagnose disease particularl ...Written By: Nouran AminMAY 24, 2019Cardiology
Incorporating fitness into your daily commute is one of the healthiest things you can do for your heart. This can be don ...Written By: Abbie ArceMAY 24, 2019Cancer
Skin cancer treatments can vary widely depending on the severity of the cancer. We’ll look at some of the most com ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 22, 2019Technology
According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers have engineered a wearable thermostat patch ...Written By: Nouran AminMAY 21, 2019Cancer
Skin cancer treatment and surgery options vary widely. Even within one method, patients’ needs and surgeons&r ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 15, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
In doctors' first year of training as interns, they work very long hours in a demanding environments. It has a biologica ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 15, 2019Health & Medicine
Tuberculosis remains a public health crisis with more than 25% of the world's population having a positive tube ...Written By: Dena ArutaMAY 14, 2019Microbiology
Iowa officials have confirmed multiple cases of canine brucellosis, which can be transmitted to humans from dogs.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 14, 2019Cancer
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, which affects about one in five Am ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 10, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Stem cells were recognized for their tremendous potential many years ago, and scientists are getting much better are cre ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 06, 2019Cancer
As the climate changes and global temperatures rise, will more people get skin cancer? Probably, but the answer is compl ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 05, 2019Health & Medicine
Incorporating healthy diet like regular consumption of walnuts slows the growth of breast cancer cells.Written By: Nupur SrivastavaMAY 01, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
The Australian box jellyfish can be deadly. They are the most venomous marine creature, and one can kill up to 60 people ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
JUN 11, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, but every year, nearly 8 million adults still use tanning beds.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 11, 2019
Cancer
In May 2019, the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer was released. It finds a continuing decline in canc
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
JUN 09, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
No one wants to be exposed to an atomic blast, but studies has shown that the fear of low doses of radiation may be over
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 08, 2019
Microbiology
Our bodies host many microbes, and scientists have been learning more about the role of this microbiome in our health, a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 07, 2019
Health & Medicine
A stem cell, by definition, must be able to self-replicate to make more stem cells and to differentiate into a matu
...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
JUN 03, 2019
Cancer
New research to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago this year by a
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUN 02, 2019
Plants & Animals
Giant pandas are one of the world’s most distinct animal species; their black and white fur patterns make them par
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAY 29, 2019
Earth & The Environment
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to global health. Scientists from the University of York conducted a global
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
MAY 28, 2019
Plants & Animals
Fruit flies are rather annoying little things, not only because they make little buzzing noises and tickle you when they
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAY 26, 2019
Health & Medicine
If you’ve ever had a cavity filled at the dentist, you know the steps. First goes in the filling, followed by a wa
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
MAY 25, 2019
Health & Medicine
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy
...
Written By:
Liat Ben-Senior
MAY 25, 2019
Technology
Scientists have recently developed a specialized laser microscope that has the potential to diagnose disease particularl
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 24, 2019
Cardiology
Incorporating fitness into your daily commute is one of the healthiest things you can do for your heart. This can be don
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
MAY 24, 2019
Cancer
Skin cancer treatments can vary widely depending on the severity of the cancer. We’ll look at some of the most com
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 22, 2019
Technology
According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers have engineered a wearable thermostat patch
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 21, 2019
Cancer
Skin cancer treatment and surgery options vary widely. Even within one method, patients’ needs and surgeons&r
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 15, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
In doctors' first year of training as interns, they work very long hours in a demanding environments. It has a biologica
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 15, 2019
Health & Medicine
Tuberculosis remains a public health crisis with more than 25% of the world's population having a positive tube
...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
MAY 14, 2019
Microbiology
Iowa officials have confirmed multiple cases of canine brucellosis, which can be transmitted to humans from dogs.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 14, 2019
Cancer
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, which affects about one in five Am
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 10, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Stem cells were recognized for their tremendous potential many years ago, and scientists are getting much better are cre
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 06, 2019
Cancer
As the climate changes and global temperatures rise, will more people get skin cancer? Probably, but the answer is compl
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 05, 2019
Health & Medicine
Incorporating healthy diet like regular consumption of walnuts slows the growth of breast cancer cells.
Written By:
Nupur Srivastava
MAY 01, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
The Australian box jellyfish can be deadly. They are the most venomous marine creature, and one can kill up to 60 people
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch