A gel that sticks where others slipMost wearable health monitors capture one signal at a time, and they struggle with hair, sweat and movement. A team led by Penn State has developed an ultrasoft, adhesive, printable hydrogel designed to conform to dry, wet, moving and hairy skin, Medical Product Outsourcing reported on October 30. The work was published in Science Advances.What is in itThe researchers call it RTLR gel, a name that refers to its radically tuned setting time and two forms of gra...
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Researchers discover 10 new genetic links to eczema.
Eczema, which affects thousands of New Zealanders, is characterized by red patches of itchy, dry broken skin driven by inflammation and is most common in people who suffer from allergies. Eczema can be brought on by a wide range of environmental triggers, including soaps and detergents, perfumes, clothing, jewelry, certain foods and even extremes of weather.
Ten new genetic links to eczema have been uncovered that could lead to greater understanding of the skin condition, as well as potential...
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