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Hippo Secretions protect humans from "sunburn"
Hippo Secretions May One Day Protect Humans From Sunburn - Health - redOrbit
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Hippo Secretions May One Day Protect Humans From Sunburn
Posted on: Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 12:20 CDT
A new study suggests that a red-colored glandular secretion known as "hippo sweat" contains microscopic structures that scatter light, protecting the hefty mammals from burns, Discovery News reported.
The scientific community is already looking into developing a similar product inspired by hippo sweat that could benefit humans.
The study’s co-author Christopher Viney said it would also be beneficial to replicate the antiseptic and insect-repellent characteristics of the sweat, to obtain a four-in-one product made up of sunscreen, sunblock, antiseptic and insect repellent.
// posted by Carovatom @ 6:56 PM 
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