Sunscreens and moisturizers derived from biological sources such as cyanobacteria could represent a safer alternative to current, synthetically produced cosmetics, research published in the... Read more
New sunscreen encased in nanoparticles eliminates cancer-causing potential of traditional sunscreens A research team including NIBIB-funded scientists has developed ananotechnology-based sun... Read more
Lathering up with sunscreen may prevent sunburn and protect against cancer, but it is also killing coral reefs around the world. That’s the conclusion of a team of international scientists,... Read more
For consumers searching for just the right sunblock this summer, the options can be overwhelming. But scientists are now turning to the natural sunscreen of algae — which is also found in fi... Read more
Scientists from Oregon State University have discovered that fish can produce their own sunscreen. They have copied the method used by fish for potential use in humans. In the study publishe... Read more
Sunfriend aims to let people tread the right side of that exposure line without using sunscreen. Most of us are aware of the dangers surrounding the amount of time we spend in the sun. Altho... Read more
A microorganism living in Trondheim Fjord will provide you with better protection against skin cancer and malignant melanomas. Norwegian researchers have recently discovered a microorganism... Read more