Skin Development Finding Could Lead to Novel Therapies for Burns and Birth Defects

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered a key mechanism by which skin begins to develop in embryos. They believe their finding can shed light on the genetic roots of birth defects like cleft palate and pave the way for development of more functional skin grafts for burn victims.This study maps how skin development starts, from the earliest stages, says Rui Yi, Ph.D., associate professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, at the University of Colorado Boul