In medieval Europe, scribes often wrapped their books in the hairy hides of animals like deer or boar to act […] ...

French monks used animal skins to bind and cover their books. One group of books covers didn't look at all like the others. Protein fingerprint and DNA analysis revealed them to be not local cows or ...

The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential ...

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed imitation of human skin with living cells, an advance they say could enable cosmetic testing without the use of animals. Researchers, including from the ...

Collagen is a type of protein. Certain foods, such as animal skin and ligaments, are rich in collagen. Collagen is also available as a supplement. Many people hoping to support the health of their ...

Brands will need to be able to prove where their straps come from and prove that the animals have been killed humanely. This is where things get complex; skins pass through many hands before they are ...

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed imitation of human skin with living cells, an advance they say could enable cosmetic testing without the use of animals. Researchers, including from the ...

On the other hand, they are also more expensive and not suitable for people who are vegan or avoid animal-derived products. Lambskin condoms are 98% effective in preventing pregnancy if used correctly ...

While we're making progress in phasing out animal testing in the cosmetics industry ... 3D-printed 'imitation skin' could be the ticket. Researchers from Austria's Graz University of Technology ...

Directive 2010/63/EU laid down restrictions on animal testing for the testing of cosmetics and ... in India is working on the development of skin imitations that mimic the native three-layer tissue ...