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19Dec/16

Artificial skin harnessed from algae

December 19, 2016InnovationAlgae, Algae scrubber, Aquatic ecology, Artificial organ, Artificial skin, Biochemical engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Blood, Branches of biology, Chemistry, Chile, Coral reefs, Country: Chile, Gyrinocheilus, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Heidi Debels, Oxygen, Photosynthesis, Physical sciences, Pulmonology, SANTIAGO, Synthetic biology, Tomas Eganasmbale

A university professor in Chile has developed a green-coloured artificial skin from algae that can breathe.

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09Aug/16

Mosquito “magnet”: Why pests might be picking on you

August 9, 2016ResearchAnopheles, Arthropods, Blood, DEET, Ectoparasites, Environmental Protection Agency, Haematophagy, Household chemicals, Icaridin, Infectious diseases, Insect repellents, Julie Palm, Malaria, Maude Meier, Mosquito, RACINE, skin care products, United States, Zoonosessmbale

RACINE, Wis., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — During “mosquito season,” which in the continental U.S. lasts typically from late spring to early fall, when mosquito activity is highest, it may seem like mosquitoes are drawn to some people more than to others. Speculations about the potential causes of this “mosquito affinity” range from differences in blood types, hormones, skin care products or diets we follow.
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