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Researchers investigate methods to 3D bioprint tissues for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

Seamlessly correcting defects in the face, mouth and skull is highly challenging because it requires precise stacking of a variety of tissues including bone, muscle, fat and skin.

10 Feb 2020

Hokkaido University scientists reveal missing link in rare inherited skin disease

Hokkaido University scientists are getting closer to understanding how a rare hereditary disease impairs the skin's barrier function, which determines how well the skin is protected.

29 Jan 2020

Bavarian research network aims to develop new approaches against multi-resistant pathogens

Developing fundamental new approaches against multi-resistant pathogens is the aim of the new Bavarian research network called New Strategies Against Multi-Resistant Pathogens by Means of Digital Networking - bayresq.net.

29 Jan 2020

Molecular biologists identify gene that puts brakes on tissue growth

The planarian flatworm is a simple animal with a mighty and highly unusual ability: it can regenerate itself from nearly every imaginable injury, including decapitation. These tiny worms can regrow any missing cell or tissue -- muscle, neurons, epidermis, eyes, even a new brain.

22 Jan 2020

Targeting VEGFA signaling in the epidermis can prevent psoriasis development

Psoriasis is a frequent skin inflammatory disorder affecting 3% of the population. Psoriasis is characterized by hyperproliferation and defect of epidermal differentiation, leading to the scaly appearance of the skin. The psoriasis skin also presents an increase in blood vessels, leading to the redness of the skin lesions and is associated with immune infiltration.

9 Jan 2020

Some skin cancers originate in hair follicles, says new study

A new study published online in Nature Communicationson November 4, 2019, reports that some melanomas, which are among the deadliest skin cancers, originate in melanocyte stem cells that are located within the hair follicles.

4 Nov 2019

Some deadly skin cancers may originate in hair follicles

Some deadly skin cancers may originate in the pigment-making stem cells in hair follicles rather than in skin.

4 Nov 2019

Some skin cancers may originate in hair follicles

Some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair, and originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers, a new study finds.

4 Nov 2019

Faster Identification of Bacterial Infections Using Raman Spectroscopy Could Save Lives

Utilising a Renishaw Raman spectroscopy system, a team of researchers from the Czech Academy of Sciences have been testing a novel way to identify Staphylococcal bacteria, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

29 Oct 2019

Rice system helps bioscientists learn how ectoderm cells begin to differentiate

During embryonic development, the entire nervous system, the skin and the sensory organs emerge from a single sheet of cells known as the ectoderm. While there have been extensive studies of how this sheet forms all these derivatives, it hasn't been possible to study the process in humans - until now.

17 Oct 2019

Imperial scientists aim to re-engineer stump skin for more comfortable prosthetics

People who have had limbs removed often use false arms and legs, known as prosthetics, to improve mobility and independence - but 75 per cent of prosthetic-wearing amputees encounter problems like skin tears, ulceration, and blisters.

10 Oct 2019

Pioneering melanoma test to be made available within two years

Scientists have developed a pioneering new test that can more accurately predict whether melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is likely to return.

27 Sep 2019

UV radiation exposure: Sun protection is important as athletes have elevated skin cancer risk

The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Speaking at The Physiological Society's Extreme Environmental Physiology conference next week, W. Larry Kenney, Penn State University, will discuss how broad its effects can be, from premature aging to cancer, and how this can be influenced by different skin tones and the use of sunscreen.

30 Aug 2019

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

Researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that can deliver medication to treat melanoma in one minute.

26 Aug 2019

New study provides a better understanding of Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer. Also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, it is much less common than most other types of skin cancer. But, it’s one of the most dangerous types since it’s more likely to spread to the other parts of the body.

21 Aug 2019

Scientists discover new pain-sensing organ underneath the skin

Researchers have discovered a new sensory organ located underneath the skin. The discovery could lead to the development of new, more effective pain killers.

19 Aug 2019

Mallinckrodt publishes results of StrataGraft regenerative tissue Phase 1b study

Mallinckrodt plc, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, today announced publication of results of its Phase 1b clinical trial of StrataGraft, an investigational regenerative tissue, in Burns, the journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries.

16 Aug 2019

New study examines how polarity regulators control cellular mechanics in skin

The cell polarity protein Par3 controls mechanic changes in the skin and plays an important role in cell division.

31 Jul 2019

Fat cells may be egging on melanoma cells to become more aggressive

A new study has shown that fat cells could be implicated in the transformation of the melanoma cells in the skin into highly malignant cells that spread to the different organs of the body. A team from the Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Carmit Levy and Dr. Tamar Golan of the Department of Human Genetics and Biochemistry at TAU's Sackler School of Medicine published their findings in the journal Science Signaling this week.

24 Jul 2019

New color-changing tattoos can monitor glucose levels and other metabolites in real-time

Scientists in Germany have developed an intradermal tattoo that changes color in response to fluctuations in glucose, albumin, and pH levels.

23 Jul 2019

Epidermis News and Research

Latest Epidermis News and Research

Researchers investigate methods to 3D bioprint tissues for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

Hokkaido University scientists reveal missing link in rare inherited skin disease

Bavarian research network aims to develop new approaches against multi-resistant pathogens

Molecular biologists identify gene that puts brakes on tissue growth

Targeting VEGFA signaling in the epidermis can prevent psoriasis development

Some skin cancers originate in hair follicles, says new study

Some deadly skin cancers may originate in hair follicles

Some skin cancers may originate in hair follicles

Faster Identification of Bacterial Infections Using Raman Spectroscopy Could Save Lives

Rice system helps bioscientists learn how ectoderm cells begin to differentiate

Imperial scientists aim to re-engineer stump skin for more comfortable prosthetics

Pioneering melanoma test to be made available within two years

UV radiation exposure: Sun protection is important as athletes have elevated skin cancer risk

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

New study provides a better understanding of Merkel cell carcinoma

Scientists discover new pain-sensing organ underneath the skin

Mallinckrodt publishes results of StrataGraft regenerative tissue Phase 1b study

New study examines how polarity regulators control cellular mechanics in skin

Fat cells may be egging on melanoma cells to become more aggressive

New color-changing tattoos can monitor glucose levels and other metabolites in real-time

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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