Study finds age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands
A new research paper published in Aging is titled "Characterization of age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands."
May 14, 2024
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Integumentary System: News and Research on Integumentary System
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Causes of hair loss (alopecia) in children
Hair loss (alopecia) may not be as common in kids as adults, but there are variety of a reasons it may happen. While it can be upsetting for both parents and children, the condition usually improves once the cause is identified ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Tattoo regret? How to choose a removal service
About one in four people regret at least one of their tattoos. Almost half of those go on to have their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new one.
Mar 8, 2024
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Study in mice finds keratin microsphere gel is a promising tool for hair growth
Keratin microsphere gel, consisting of keratin-based microspheres that swell in water to form a gel, has shown efficacy in promoting hair follicle growth in murine models. Its potential application as an active ingredient ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Thinking of a(nother) tattoo this summer? What you need to know about sunburn, sweating and fading
More of us have tattoos than ever before. About 25% of Australians are inked.
Dec 29, 2023
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Research reveals why our skin feels 'tight' after washing
When we wash our face with a cleanser, our skin can start to feel tight. With the application of a favorite moisturizer, that feeling often goes away. This perception of our skin might seem subjective, but researchers at ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health, shows new research
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role as the first line of defense against pathogens and insults from the external environment. It provides important functions like temperature regulation ...
Aug 23, 2023
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A method for measuring the spongelike properties of human skin
Hydraulic permeability—the ability of water to move in all directions through a multicellular complex tissue—allows skin to maintain turgor and appear plump. A new approach to quantify the hydraulic permeability of skin reveals ...
Aug 23, 2023
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A thick skin: How a very exposed organ fights disease
Humans are just so naked. Where many creatures have scales or spines—or even a shell—humans have a soft, sweaty, stretchy layer of skin standing between the world and our internal organs.
May 3, 2023
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Boosting the body's anti-viral immune response may eliminate aging cells
Aging (senescent) cells, which stop dividing but don't die, can accumulate in the body over the years and fuel chronic inflammation that contributes to conditions such as cancer and degenerative disorders.
Mar 30, 2023
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