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Odors from Human Skin Cells Can Be Used to Identify Melanoma
June 13, 2013 — Researchers identified odorants from human skin cells that can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In addition a nanotechnology-based sensor could reliably differentiate ... > full story -
Quick and Simple Ways to Reduce Risk from the Most Common Form of Cancer
June 11, 2013 — Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop a form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are simple ... > full story -
Herpes Virus Exploits Immune Response to Bolster Infection
June 6, 2013 — Researchers report that the herpes simplex virus type-1, which affects an estimated 50 to 80 percent of all American adults, exploits an immune system receptor to boost its infectiousness and ability ... > full story -
Rash Decision? New UK Coins Increase Nickel Skin Allergy Risk Four Fold
June 3, 2013 — In a bid to save £10 million a year the British Treasury is replacing copper–nickel five and ten pence coins with new nickel-plated steel versions. However, while no UK health assessment ... > full story -
Salt Gets Under Your Skin
June 3, 2013 — It's time to expand the models for blood pressure regulation, according to clinical pharmacologist. Scientists have identified a new cast of cells and molecules that function in the skin to control ... > full story -
Stem Cell Study Could Aid Quest to Combat Range of Diseases
June 3, 2013 — Scientists have taken a vital step forward in understanding how cells from skin tissue can be reprogrammed to become stem ... > full story -
New Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Treating Advanced Melanoma
June 2, 2013 — Researchers report preliminary results showing significant antitumor activity with very manageable side effects from a new drug being tested in patients with advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of ... > full story -
Growth Factor That Triggers Hair Follicle Generation Identified
June 2, 2013 — Researchers have determined the role of a key growth factor, found in limited quantities in human skin cells, that helps hair follicles form and regenerate during the wound healing process. When this ... > full story -
Human Scabs Serve as Inspiration for New Bandage to Speed Healing
May 29, 2013 — Human scabs have become the model for development of an advanced wound dressing material that shows promise for speeding the healing process, scientists are ... > full story -
Gene Therapies for Regenerative Surgery Are Getting Closer
May 29, 2013 — Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool—the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive ... > full story
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