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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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 ...
Aug 23, 2023
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A new study led by McGill University examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country.
Aug 22, 2023
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Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other type of cell. They have huge potential for medicine, and trials are currently under way using stem cells to replace damaged cells in diseases like ...
Aug 20, 2023
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Some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to new research led by McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Heath Sciences, and the University of ...
Aug 16, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic took disinfecting to new heights. Now, a new study examining a commonly used item might convince you not to let your guard down just yet.
Aug 16, 2023
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Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has become somewhat confusing.
Aug 14, 2023
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From cleansers to creams and serums to sunscreens, the skin care aisle is bursting with products that promise to make our skin look brighter, softer, younger, better. But which products are must-haves, and which are unnecessary? ...
Aug 11, 2023
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The transfer of a neurotransmitter from one type of skin cell to another (melanocytes to keratinocytes) altered electrical activity and promoted melanoma initiation in preclinical models, according to results published in ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Skin, the largest organ of the human body, is home to a vast array of bacteria, fungi, and viruses—microorganisms that compose the skin microbiota. Among other things, these microbial populations, which are organized in ...
Aug 8, 2023
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