The shot is personalized to each patient, targeting their specific cancer. A UK man has become one of the first to receive an experimental mRNA vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of melanoma skin cancer. Steve Young, a 52-year-old musician, had a stage II melanoma removed previously, and said the shot is his “best chance” at stopping the cancer coming back. “I feel … [Read more...] about World-First mRNA Vaccine For Skin Cancer Commences Landmark Phase 3 Trial
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Froggy Fun in the Sun: Skin As a Superpower
Frogs don't swallow water; they get all the moisture they need through their skin, through which, they both drink and breathe. This amazing adaptation makes them masters of keeping cool and hydrated. That's why this particular frog, immortalized by Reddit user FootLoosePickleJuice, took a full-body soak when offered water on a hot day. Unlike us, who need to gulp down … [Read more...] about Froggy Fun in the Sun: Skin As a Superpower
The Frozen Skin Of Dead Rhinos Could Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction
With only two females remaining, the plight of the northern white rhino seemed dire. However, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source: frozen skin. The northern white rhino confronts a daunting challenge: how can a species with just two infertile females persist? Scientists propose a groundbreaking solution, suggesting that the cells extracted from deceased … [Read more...] about The Frozen Skin Of Dead Rhinos Could Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction
Recently discovered ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ is so well-preserved it even has the skin and guts intact
In a remarkable twist of fate, miners in Canada stumbled upon a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community: a ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ so impeccably preserved that it offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric life, with skin and guts intact. “We don’t just have a skeleton,” exclaimed one researcher involved in the project. “We have a dinosaur as it would have … [Read more...] about Recently discovered ‘Dinosaur Mummy’ is so well-preserved it even has the skin and guts intact
Bald pit bull found on the street: When rescuer looks closer at his skin, she cries
When you looked into Oliver’s eyes, all you could see was one thing: The longing to give up. His skin was in terrible condition and he had lost almost all of his fur. Across his body there were deep scores and scratches – that’s what happens when you have insatiable itching and are forced to repeatedly scratch it. When Stephanie found Oliver at a dog shelter, he was … [Read more...] about Bald pit bull found on the street: When rescuer looks closer at his skin, she cries