Science OSU research finds skin from a certain Pacific fish could help keep us looking young The Pacific whiting, also called the North Pacific hake, is local to waters off the coast of Oregon.

According to Oregon State University, a vaccine stimulating production of a protein critical to the skin’s antioxidant network could help people bolster their defenses against skin cancer.

OREGON, USA — An Oregon State University professor is leading international research toward development of a vaccine to prevent skin cancer.