Researchers have discovered the oldest known fragment of fossilized skin, over 21 million years older than previous findings, from an early Paleozoic reptile. The study…
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Researchers have successfully engineered a type of skin bacterium to treat acne by producing a therapeutic molecule. This innovative approach, validated in lab and mouse…
Researchers in Tromsø have discovered a new bacteriocin in a common skin bacterium, named Romsacin, which shows potential in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This discovery could…
Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole. Credit: Etty Bachar-Wikström Sharks exhibit a remarkable ability to heal…
Imperial College London researchers discover hair follicles have a unique mechanism to sense touch, releasing neurotransmitters in response. This may shed light on inflammatory skin…
Australian scientists have pioneered a novel acne treatment using nanoparticles. They encased an antibacterial compound called Narasin in tiny nanoparticles and applied it in gel…
Geneticists have conducted research to understand the genetic origins of skin pigmentation variations among different ethnicities, revealing that genes associated with East Asian and Native…
A study has elucidated the science behind the delayed tanning process observed after sun exposure. The body’s initial response is to repair DNA damage in…
Scientists from Stanford University explored the mechanisms behind sensations like “tightness” from cleansers and “softness” from moisturizers. Their findings, which correlate neural activity with user…
A recent study reveals that ultraviolet radiation alters the microstructure of human skin, particularly impacting collagen, causing the skin to become tougher. This research provides…
Skin bleaching reduces the concentration of melanin in the skin, leading to a lighter appearance. The process involves the application of topical agents containing substances…
A recent study suggests that microvesicles derived from the freshwater single-celled green algae Euglena gracilis may help speed up skin regeneration and wound healing. These…
Artificial skin, also known as synthetic skin, is a man-made material that is designed to mimic the properties and functions of human skin. It is…
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. New research says yes. The most common chronic, recurrent, inflammatory…
The study discovered that acute thirdhand smoke exposure increased urine biomarkers of oxidative damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins and that these biomarkers remained elevated…
The drug allows children to sleep through the night instead of scratching. More than half of the children treated saw a greater than 75% reduction…
Proper nutrition is important for health, including the health and beauty of our skin. If you struggle with acne-prone skin, you’ve probably already tried the…
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered several drugs can be applied to the skin to remove moles and prevent skin cancer. New treatment…
A new study has revealed that the protein gasdermin A induces pyroptosis — a type of cell death — in the skin, the body’s largest…
What you eat, and the vitamins and nutrients that your diet supplies, can have a dramatic impact on how your skin looks and feels. Beauty…