Month: December 2020

Dec 22 2020

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How one pain suppresses the other

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When two painful stimuli act on us at the same time, we perceive one of them as less painful. This phenomenon is part of the body’s own pain control system....

Dec 21 2020

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Living environment affects the microbiota and health of both dogs and their owners

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In urban environments, allergic diseases are more common among dogs and their owners compared to those living in rural areas. Simultaneous allergic traits appear to be associated with the microbes...

Dec 17 2020

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Turning sweat against itself with a metal-free antiperspirant

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Body odor is an unpleasant smell, produced when bacteria living on the skin break down the proteins in sweat. To avoid stinking, some people apply antiperspirants that clog sweat ducts...

Dec 16 2020

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Data-driven discovery of biomarkers pave way for improved diagnosis of contact allergy

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With the help of algorithms, researchers have identified markers that can differentiate between irritant eczema and contact allergy, two skin reactions that look similar but require different treatment.

Dec 11 2020

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Making cheaper, biocompatible E-skin electrodes

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Materials scientists have improved electrical conductivity in a polymer electrode for E-skin applications. Their approach is simple and cheap, but further enhancements are needed for the polymer to become a...

Dec 11 2020

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A gene from ancient bacteria helps ticks spread Lyme disease

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One reason ticks spread Lyme disease so well goes back to a unique evolutionary event. Researchers discovered that an antibacterial enzyme in ticks, Dae2, protects them from bacteria found on...

Dec 02 2020

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Why long-suffering hosts grow a thick skin

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Occasionally, following a transplant procedure, the donor’s immune cells recognize the recipient’s tissues as foreign and trigger a multisystem disorder called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Occurring commonly after bone marrow or...

Dec 02 2020

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T-ray technology reveals what’s getting under your skin

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A new method for analyzing the structure of skin using a type of radiation known as T-rays could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as eczema,...

Dec 01 2020

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Simulations open a new way to reverse cell aging

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Research findings provide insight into the complex mechanism of cellular senescence and present a potential therapeutic strategy for reducing age-related diseases associated with the accumulation of senescent cells.