Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed an artificial skin that can effectively indicate if damage has occurred, in the same way that our skin bruises naturally. The new skin is made using an ionic hydrogel, and demonstrates changes in electrical signaling when it is deformed. It also produces a purple color… Read More: Artificial Skin Bruises Like The Real Thing »
The weather hasn’t been great all week, says Daniella Moyles, and, luckily, she doesn’t expect any sympathy. It’s been nice in Ireland, hasn’t it?” she asks. “Sunny?” Sun and hailstones, I tell her, and she offers a sympathetic grimace. The sky is blue through the window behind her on Zoom, and when Daniella pivots the… Read More: ’I feel like I had my pandemic in 2017’- Daniella… »
A Meath TD has revealed that a shocking skin-cancer scare which led to the removal of a tumour from his scalp, has made him “reorder” his perspective and priorities. ontú party leader Peadar Tóibín says the diagnosis has also made him fully aware of the fear other cancer patients must be feeling due to treatment… Read More: ‘My four-year old said it looked like my head had… »
It is predicted that by the year 2030, 366 million people will have diabetes worldwide. Due to this worrying epidemic, there is a growing need for additional diabetes screening tools and knowing how to spot the early signs of the disease to ensure earlier treatment. According to studies, the tongue may hold many clues including… Read More: Type 2 diabetes: Does your tongue look like this? Unusual… »