Ouch-Free Medical Tape
Bioengineers create new medical bandage for the sensitive skin of newborns and elderly patients.
Inside Science Buzzwords:
- Epidermis - The outer layer of skin that is thinner in newborns and elderly patients and can be easily damaged.
- Silicone - A synthetic, flexible material that doesn't interfere with skin or adhesives.
- Adhesive - A material that bonds two things together.
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