Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She ...

They observed the structure of pressure receptors called Merkel disks at the dermal-epidermal interface of human skin; these pressure receptors play a significant role in touch sensitivity. They noted ...

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...

In a new study, researchers have managed to curb skin cancer. The study was conducted on artificial human skin. By using artificial human skin, a research group from the University of Copenhagen have ...