Scientific Revolution in Australia: Artificial Skin that Fully Mimics Human Skin

Australian scientists from the Fraser Institute at the University of Queensland have successfully grown skin samples that fully mimic human skin for the first time, representing a promising achievement in the treatment of rare genetic skin diseases.

Kiarash Khosroutahri, director of the Fraser Institute, stated: "We believe this opens up new horizons for finding new treatments for a number of rare diseases that affect families with sick children."

The research team relied on stem cells to grow the skin, allowing for the reconstruction of blood vessels, capillaries, and hair follicles, along with multiple layers of tissues and immune cells. The researchers noted that the new samples are more complete compared to the previous generation, which was limited to one type of cell and characterized by greater fragility.

This achievement holds particular significance in Queensland, which ranks first globally in skin cancer incidence, with over 3.6 thousand new cases recorded annually, making research developments in this field vital for public health.