The layer of fat under the skin's surface helps ensure that the important fluids inside our bodies stay inside our bodies. The ironic thing about skin is that when people are young, their biggest ...
Blubber is a thick layer of fat found under the skin of modern marine mammals such as whales. Its discovery in this ancient "sea monster" - an ichthyosaur - appears to confirm the animal was warm ...
In the 2nd layer, or dermis, less collagen is produced and fibers that give the skin flexibility wear out. At the same time, fat cells in the subcutaneous layer get smaller, leading to sagging and ...