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Oct 17 2021

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Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body’s natural immune defense

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In the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body’s own immune responses to fight...

Oct 16 2021

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Stem cell transplant: How skin-derived T cells can damage other organs

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More than 40,000 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are carried out worldwide every year, mostly for patients suffering from leukemia or other diseases of the hematopoietic system. Very often, the...

Oct 12 2021

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Unraveling the mystery of touch

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Researchers uncover mechanism that underlies the exquisite sensitivity of certain skin surfaces. The analysis, conducted in mice, reveals that the higher sensitivity of certain regions of the skin stems from...

Oct 07 2021

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Protecting the ozone layer is delivering vast health benefits

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An international agreement to protect the ozone layer is expected to prevent 443 million cases of skin cancer and 63 million cataract cases for people born in the United States...

Oct 05 2021

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Glycerin is safe, effective in psoriasis model

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Patients with psoriasis have reported that glycerin, an inexpensive, harmless, slightly sweet liquid high on the list of ingredients in many skin lotions, is effective at combating their psoriasis and...

Sep 30 2021

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Tracking muscle activity with clothes on your back

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Researchers have developed a bioelectrical sensor that is convenient and low-cost. The sensor measures electromyography signals that are generated in muscles when they contract and are useful for studying muscle...

Sep 28 2021

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Sunlight exposure guidelines may need to be revised

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Previously published solar exposure guidelines for optimal vitamin D synthesis based on a study of skin samples may need to be revised.

Sep 21 2021

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Gene for sex hormone synthesis could play key role in eczema

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A study led by dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding could offer an unexpected new target to fight this...

Sep 17 2021

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Natural killer cells coordinate wound healing

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Natural killer cells do not just kill cancer cells or cells infected with viruses, they also mediate a trade-off between wound healing and bacterial defense in skin wounds. If the...

Sep 17 2021

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Researchers explore promising treatment for MRSA ‘superbug’

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A new study has found the antimicrobial properties of certain stem cell proteins could offer a potential treatment to reduce infection in skin wounds.