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First ever gene therapy gel corrects rare genetic skin condition

People with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a genetic condition that causes widespread skin blistering, have been successfully treated by inserting new collagen genes into their skin

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Light micrograph section through the skin of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) showing cleavage of part of the epidermis. EB is a rare genetic disease of the connective tissues in the skin and mucosal membranes. In this condition, no collagen forms between the skin layers (the dermis and epidermis). This allows them to move across each other at the slightest pressure, resulting in blisters and painful sores. Hematoxylin and eosin stain. Magnification: x550 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Genetically engineered cheese bacteria may help chronic wounds to heal

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Lactococcus lactis bacteria,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This lactic acid-producing bacteria is used in the production of cheese and other fermented products. Magnification: x2500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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The hidden cause of premature ageing: Advanced Glycation End products

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Silk modified to reflect sunlight keeps skin 12.5°C cooler than cotton

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Skin patch coated in covid-19 vaccine may work better than injections

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Sexual desire may be triggered by gentle touch sensors in your skin

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Smart sensor measures how itchy you are by how much you scratch

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Smart sensor measures how itchy you are by how much you scratch

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Hair dye that changes in UV light can reveal your risk of sunburn

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Hair dye that changes in UV light can reveal your risk of sunburn

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Wound-healing patch of blue-green algae mends skin quickly

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Wound-healing patch of blue-green algae mends skin quickly

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Freeze-dried jellyfish could help us grow new human skin

The bell of an upside-down jellyfish has structures that can provide a scaffold for growing human skin cells, which could be used to help repair wounds after surgery or a bad burn

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Freeze-dried jellyfish could help us grow new human skin

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Some people have extremely sweaty palms - but spraying Botox may help

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A molecule in your skin may explain why some cosmetics cause rashes

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Artificial skin could be used to make video games more realistic

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A hat that zaps the scalp with electricity helps reverse male balding

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