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First Genomic Survey of Human Skin Fungal Diversity
In the first study of human
fungal skin diversity,
researchers sequenced the
DNA of fungi at skin sites
of healthy adults to define
the normal populations
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Sunshine Could Benefit Health and Prolong Life, Study Suggests
Exposing skin to sunlight
may help to reduce blood
pressure, cut the risk of
heart attack and stroke --
and even prolong life, a
study suggests. ... > full story
New Class of Drug Targets Skin Cancer
A new class of drug
targeting skin cancer's
genetic material has been
successfully tested in
humans for the first time,
opening the way to new
treatments for a range of
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Adult Cells Transformed Into Early-Stage Nerve Cells, Bypassing the Pluripotent Stem Cell Stage
Scientists have converted
skin cells from people and
monkeys into a cell that can
form a wide variety of
nervous-system cells —
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Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
May 15, 2013 — People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin ... > full story -
'Owning' a Darker Skin Can Positively Impact Racial Bias, Study Finds
May 14, 2013 — Scientists in the UK have found that when white Caucasians are under the illusion that they have a dark skin, their racial bias changes in a positive ... > full story -
Gene Associated With Eczema in Dogs Identified
May 9, 2013 — A novel gene associated with canine atopic dermatitis has been identified. The gene encodes a protein called plakophilin 2, which is crucial for the formation and proper functioning of the skin ... > full story -
Immune Cells That Suppress Genital Herpes Infections Identified
May 8, 2013 — Scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing recurring outbreaks of genital herpes. These ... > full story -
Gray Hair and Vitiligo Reversed at the Root
May 3, 2013 — It's true -- the cure for gray hair is coming. New research shows that people going gray develop oxidative stress via accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicle, causing our hair to ... > full story -
No Benefit of Evening Primrose Oil for Treating Eczema, Review Suggests
April 29, 2013 — Research into the complementary therapies evening primrose oil and borage oil shows little, if any, benefit for people with eczema compared with placebo, according to a new systematic review. The ... > full story -
Novel Mechanism by Which UVA Contributes to Photoaging of Skin
April 25, 2013 — A study provides new evidence that longwave ultraviolet light induces a protein that could result in premature skin aging. The findings demonstrate that aspects of photoaging, the process of skin ... > full story -
Discovery of Wound-Healing Genes in Flies Could Mitigate Human Skin Ailments
April 24, 2013 — Biologists have identified eight genes never before suspected to play a role in wound healing that are called into action near the areas where wounds ... > full story -
Researchers Observe an Increased Risk of Cancer in People With History of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
April 23, 2013 — Researchers found that people with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer had a modestly increased risk of getting cancer in the future, specifically breast and lung cancer in women and melanoma in ... > full story -
Virus Kills Melanoma in Animal Model, Spares Normal Cells
April 23, 2013 — Researchers have demonstrated that vesicular stomatitis virus is highly competent at finding, infecting, and killing human melanoma cells, both in vitro and in animal models, while having little ... > full story
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