Medical research
A novel peptide 'T14' reflects age and photo-aging in human skin
A new research paper, titled "A novel peptide 'T14' reflects age and photo-aging in human skin," was published in Aging.
Jul 5, 2023
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News tagged with skin cells
Surgery
Answers to eight frequently asked questions about Mohs micrographic surgery
One in five Americans is likely to get skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common type of cancer in the U.S. But the good news is that it's highly treatable when caught early, especially if it can be treated ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Reprogrammed skin cells become human placenta in new breakthrough
Prof. Yossi Buganim and his research team at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of cell reprogramming. Their latest study, published in Nature ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Health
Can I put cortisone on my face? The right advice on creams to fix irritated skin
Topical corticosteroids, also referred to as corticosteroids or cortisone, are the go-to treatment for many skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They can be found in various forms such as creams, ointments, ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers discover how melanoma changes its environment to support metastasis
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells affect their close environment to support their needs—by forming new lymph vessels in the dermis in order to go ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Understanding the tumor microenvironment with photoacoustic spectral analysis
Tumors are not just isolated clumps of abnormal cells, but are associated with more complex system known as the "tumor microenvironment" (TME). Over the past few years, research has revealed that the TME consists of a complex ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Genetics
Research brings hope for early treatment of brain degeneration in children with xeroderma pigmentosum
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and devastating genetic disorder characterized by an inability to repair skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. As a result, patients with XP develop skin cancers, usually in childhood. ...
Jun 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Outdoor activities and skin cancer: What you need to know
Exercise has been associated with a lower risk for certain types of cancer, such as breast, colon, and prostate. But skin cancer is a lingering concern for those spending time outside.
Jun 8, 2023
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Genetics
Team identifies IL-17 protein as key factor in skin aging
A team of scientists from the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) in collaboration with the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG) has discovered that IL-17 protein plays a central role in skin aging. ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study uncovers role of ultraviolet radiation in development of rare leukemia in the skin
A change of scenery can restore one's outlook, but for some precancerous cells, a journey from the caves of the bone marrow to the sunny climes of the skin can trigger genetic changes that are a harbinger of cancer, according ...
Jun 7, 2023
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