Skin
Researchers work on wearable sensor to cut catheter infections
Sensors alert medical providers to bacterial growth, preventing infections.
Viruses killed equally by gentle cleansers and harsh soaps
Research explores the effectiveness of different hand hygiene products against viruses in COVID era.
Implant promises widened access to life-saving diabetes treatment
Long-term survival of encapsulated islets without immunosuppression via inflammation-induced neovascularization.
Harnessing a parasite’s power to halt pain
Leishmania mexicana induces metabolomic shifts to reduce pain in skin lesions.
Premature babies benefit socially from early body contact
Early skin-to-skin contact impacts mother-infant interaction quality at four months for very preterm infants.
A cell signaling pathway regulates melanoma cell metastasis to the brain
The pathway changes the gene expression pattern of melanoma cells.
Cracking the itch mystery: New insights unveiled
S. aureus and itch-induced skin damage: The V8 protease-PAR1 axis revealed.
Scientists successfully 3D-printed hair follicles
The technique represents an important step in engineering skin grafts, drug testing.
Epidermal hemoglobin discovery reveals skin’s protective secrets
Keratinocytes in upper epidermis and hair follicle isthmus express hemoglobin.
Skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis in food allergy tests
TEWL increase precedes food anaphylaxis and predicts challenge results.
Super melanin: Skin savior for sunburn and chemical burns
Enhanced tissue repair with synthetic melanin topical use.
A hidden way discovered within hair follicles that allows us to feel touch
This is a surprising finding!