When most people think of burn injuries, they think of damage to the skin. Burns also affect many other areas of the body because the skin plays such an important role in protecting the body from the ...

Humans have lived with fire for over a million years. Scientists now say burn injuries may have influenced human evolution and healing.

Recently, a research group led by Prof. LI Xueling from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) analyzed the skin gene expression post burns and developed a new ...

Accidental burns in the kitchen, or outdoors are more common than we realise. While immediate first aid and medical care are important, what happens after the injury plays an equally important role in ...

In October 2025, KKH opened its first specialised burn centre for children, located next to the hospital’s children's ...