The Skinny On Skin

What makes skin so tough? Originally published: May 4 2015 - 11:45am, Inside Science News ServiceBy: Lisa Marie Potter, Contributor(Inside Science) -- Skin has to be flexible enough to jump, crawl, and kick with us. It also has to be resilient enough to withstand our falls, scrapes, and cuts. Scientists have marveled at skin's strength for years without knowing why it's so durable.Now, scientists have identified the mechanical properties that give skin its toughness. Their findings are the first...