The secret to youthful appearance and repairing scars may lie in a microscopic skin structure humans share with pigs and grizzly bears—but, surprisingly, not monkeys. While it had been thought these ...

Our skin is a natural wonder of bioengineering. The largest organ in the body, it’s a waterproof defense system that protects against infections. It’s packed with sweat glands that keep us cool in ...

Ryan Driskell, left, an associate professor, and Sean Thompson, right, a PhD graduate student, are greeted by pigs at a farm near Garfield, Wash. Their research team will have findings published soon ...

The secret to youthful appearance and repairing scars may lie in a microscopic skin structure humans share with pigs and grizzly bears—but, surprisingly, not monkeys. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...