Epidermis News and Research

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Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults.

11 Jan 2023

Hair follicle transplants can rejuvenate scars, study finds

In a new study involving three volunteers, skin scars began to behave more like uninjured skin after they were treated with hair follicle transplants.

6 Jan 2023

Activated vitamin D3 inhibits arsenic-mediated carcinogenesis in certain skin cells, research shows

According to recent estimates, over 140 million people from 50 countries regularly get exposed to arsenic through drinking water.

16 Dec 2022

Creating New Targeted Antibacterial Products to Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

We speak to Matthew Dunne, Director for Drug Discovery at Micreos Pharmaceuticals, about the importance of creating new targeted antibacterial products.

22 Nov 2022

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

More collagen in the human body is not always good, and Karin Wuertz-Kozak is investigating how disease progresses because of the increase in this important protein.

25 Oct 2022

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions

Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others? Two new UC Davis Health studies explored how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

23 Sep 2022

Moffitt study uses computer modeling to demonstrate the impact of skin homeostasis on driver and passenger mutations

All normal human tissues acquire mutations over time. Some of these mutations may be driver mutations that promote the development of cancer through increased proliferation and survival, while other mutations may be neutral passenger mutations that have no impact on cancer development.

30 Aug 2022

Experiments and mathematical modeling help study the role of morphogens in tissue patterning

Morphogens are molecules that travel from biological cell to cell to pattern tissues in the embryo. These molecules are important not only for the embryo during development, but also for the adult during tissue repair.

2 Aug 2022

Study sheds light on cell type-specific biomarkers of melanoma

A new UC Davis-led study sheds light on cell type-specific biomarkers, or signs, of melanoma. The research was recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

10 Jul 2022

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

A new study reveals that breast milk is often contaminated by environmental pollutants.

6 Jul 2022

Researchers challenge centuries-old beliefs about limb regeneration

Ken Muneoka is no stranger to disrupting the field of regeneration; for example, in a 2019 ground-breaking publication in Nature, the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences professor proved for the first time that joint regeneration in mammals was possible.

6 Jul 2022

New antibody-based method for SARS-CoV-2 detection does not require a blood sample

Despite significant and stunning advances in vaccine technology, the COVID-19 global pandemic is not over. A key challenge in limiting the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is identifying infected individuals.

1 Jul 2022

Researchers discover the skin's natural protection from nighttime bacterial invasion in mice

Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered the skin's natural protection from nighttime bacterial invasion in mice, which may provide a basis for eventually developing a drug treatment.

21 Jun 2022

Normal-appearing skin of lupus patients predisposed to flares and rashes, study finds

People with lupus have overactive immune systems that attack their own tissue, causing inflammation throughout the body.

3 May 2022

Cell’s production of lipids can be a key factor in determining cell fate

How does a cell "decide" what type of cell to become? The question of "cell fate" has been explored for decades now, especially in the context of stem cell biology, but there are still gaps in our understanding.

15 Apr 2022

Study may provide insight into the evolution of D-amino acid function in marine invertebrates

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of living organisms and typically occur in a configuration known as the L-form. However, there are a few exceptional examples of the structural mirror image of the L-form (known as the D-form) being present in animals.

11 Mar 2022

Merkel cell carcinoma has a higher post-treatment recurrence rate than other skin cancers

Patients treated for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) face a five-year recurrence rate of 40%-;markedly higher than the recurrence rates for melanoma and other skin cancers, according to research published today in JAMA Dermatology.

23 Feb 2022

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Fear of needles is, for part of the population, the main reason for not having a Covid-19 vaccine. That fear is of all times, clearly demonstrated by the fact that needleless techniques have been developed for over 150 years.

20 Jan 2022

Newly designed biochip simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory

Researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and other entities have designed a new biochip, a device that simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory and other complex multi-layer tissues.

12 Jan 2022

New insights into molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against skin cancer

A study published today in Cell Reports reveals important insights into the molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against the development of skin cancer.

11 Jan 2022

Epidermis News and Research

Latest Epidermis News and Research

Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

Hair follicle transplants can rejuvenate scars, study finds

Activated vitamin D3 inhibits arsenic-mediated carcinogenesis in certain skin cells, research shows

Creating New Targeted Antibacterial Products to Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

RIT professor receives grant to investigate new therapeutic approaches for scleroderma

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions

Moffitt study uses computer modeling to demonstrate the impact of skin homeostasis on driver and passenger mutations

Experiments and mathematical modeling help study the role of morphogens in tissue patterning

Study sheds light on cell type-specific biomarkers of melanoma

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

Researchers challenge centuries-old beliefs about limb regeneration

New antibody-based method for SARS-CoV-2 detection does not require a blood sample

Researchers discover the skin's natural protection from nighttime bacterial invasion in mice

Normal-appearing skin of lupus patients predisposed to flares and rashes, study finds

Cell’s production of lipids can be a key factor in determining cell fate

Study may provide insight into the evolution of D-amino acid function in marine invertebrates

Merkel cell carcinoma has a higher post-treatment recurrence rate than other skin cancers

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Newly designed biochip simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory

New insights into molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against skin cancer

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Epidermis News and Research

Latest Epidermis News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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