Scientific discovery that makes mouse skin transparent recalls plot of HG Wells’ ‘The Invisible Man’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In H.G. Wells’s 1897 science fiction novel The Invisible Man, the protagonist develops a serum that makes the cells in his body transparent by affecting how they bend light. More than 100 years later, scientists … Read more

Scientific discovery that makes mouse skin transparent recalls plot of HG Wells’ ‘The Invisible Man’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In H.G. Wells’s 1897 science fiction novel The Invisible Man, the protagonist develops a serum that makes the cells in his body transparent by affecting how they bend light. More than 100 years later, scientists … Read more

Research shows that online access to primary care may pose a risk to patient safety

Research shows that requesting GP care by filling out a form online or on a smartphone instead of making an appointment with a GP can pose a risk to patient safety. According to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), GPs are not always specifically trained to provide online consultations. Patients who cannot access or … Read more

Five good skin care habits to help prevent skin cancer

Several dermatologists recommend getting into the habit of applying sunscreen daily to prevent skin damage Earlier this week it was announced that Sarah Ferguson had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The cancer was diagnosed after she had several moles removed and analyzed on the recommendation of her dermatologist. She is … Read more