New compound shows promise for treating psoriasis with blue light activation
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and ...
Tag: Skin Cells
Scientists develop first durable human lip cell models in the lab
We use our lips to talk, eat, drink, and breathe; they signal our emotions, health, and aesthetic beauty. It takes ...
Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot
As the days heat up and we head into the Summer, many of us suddenly seem to remember that the ...
Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top'
In a recent study published in Foods, researchers investigate environmentally friendly and sustainable uses for processed tart cherry (Prunus cerasus ...
Autism spectrum disorder may be linked to imbalance of neurons in the brain
Using human "mini-brain" models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism ...
Study uncovers the science behind the body's tanning process after leaving the beach
Beachgoers are familiar with the experience of spending hours in the sun, going home, and noticing only hours later that ...
Unique plant extract mixture has potent anti-acne effects
In a recent study published in Pharmaceutics, researchers determined the antimicrobial efficacy of a plant-derived formula called FRO against acne ...
Using artificial human skin to block invasive growth in a skin cancer model
By using artificial human skin, a research group from the University of Copenhagen have managed to block invasive growth in ...
Cellular models based on reprogrammed human cells could boost development of efficient therapies
Studies on diseases that affect the human brain are usually based on animal models which cannot reproduce the complexity of ...
Novel gene mutation linked to rare premature-aging syndrome
UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a new form of progeria, a rare premature-aging syndrome, in a man from Malaysia and ...
