Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes. Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus A thought experiment can help visualize the challenge of achieving ...

New research shows fossil skin can reveal color patterns in young Diplodocus, changing old ideas about sauropod appearance.

Blue Zone regions are known for extraordinary longevity, but their diets also reveal consistent patterns tied to skin ...

From sun-kissed to sunburned, the sun doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Genetics, the environment, and lifestyle play a ...

Artificial intelligence is moving from our screens to our skincare. Discover how AI beauty trends are redefining personalised ...

Inflammatory dermatoses, pigment variation, and delayed recognition of skin cancer in people with dark skin were the central themes at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) ...

The genetic underpinnings of pigmentation and colour patterning in fish encompass a complex interplay of gene regulation, cell fate determination and evolutionary innovation. Neural crest cells, which ...

The Neolithic Tyrolean Iceman 'Ötzi' has been studied thoroughly in the past. But the latest installment, in which researchers have generated a high-coverage genome to learn more about his genetic ...

The year 2024 has marked a significant turning point in climate-related health discussions, with the Atlantic experiencing 18 named storms, including seven tropical storms and 11 hurricanes. This ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...