Genetics
Natural sunscreen gene influences how we make vitamin D
Genetic variations in the skin can create a natural sunscreen, according to University of Queensland researchers investigating the genes linked with vitamin D.
Apr 2, 2020
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News tagged with skin colour
Genetics
Genetic study provides novel insights into the evolution of skin color
Skin colour is one of the most visible and variable traits among humans and scientists have always been curious about how this variation evolved. Now, a study of diverse Latin American populations led by UCL geneticists has ...
Jan 21, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The color of attraction? Pink, researchers find
(Medical Xpress)—Red-faced men are feeling flush with the revelation that women find rosy cheeks attractive.
Oct 9, 2012
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Medical research
Even non-sexual social contact can raise body temperature
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of St Andrews found that non-sexual social interactions with men caused a noticeable rise in the temperature of a woman's face, without them even noticing.
May 30, 2012
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Health
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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Health
Q&A: What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin
Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New survey reveals that a quarter of UK adults mistrust others
A major new survey of trust and mistrust in the UK has revealed worryingly high levels of mistrust in society, with a quarter of respondents mistrustful of other people and a similar proportion keen for help to feel more ...
Nov 24, 2023
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Health
Lead-based cosmetics poisoned 18th-century European socialites in search of whiter skin
Eighteenth-century socialites have been depicted as vain, silly women who were poisoned by their white lead makeup. The Countess of Coventry, Maria Gunning—a society hostess reknowned for her beauty—is said to have refused ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Data available for training AI to spot skin cancer are insufficient and lacking in pictures of darker skin
The images and accompanying data available for training artificial intelligence (AI) to spot skin cancer are insufficient and include very few images of darker skin, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival and ...
Nov 10, 2021
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Surgery
Hand-made tale: Indian amputee's new lower limbs adapt to her body
When amputee Shreya Siddanagowder was offered new hands, the Indian student didn't hesitate—even though they were big, dark and hairy, and once belonged to a man.
Mar 12, 2020
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