March 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Spiny mice have a unique skin structure that helps them heal and regenerate quickly.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
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August 2015 in “PubMed” Human hair's strength comes from a honeycomb-like structure and macrofibrils.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.