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May 18, 2023 Researchers have announced a major advance in understanding the fundamental structure of melanin and one of its components that turns light into heat, protecting the body from sun ...
Aug. 23, 2023 In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan. The ...
May 12, 2022 About one in 20,000 infants is born with what's called a congenital giant nevus -- a huge, pigmented mole that may cover much of the face and body. Due to the mole's appearance and its risk ...
Sep. 20, 2022 A research group has found that sensory neurons play an important role in human skin pigmentation and physiology. Specifically, the neurons secrete a protein known as Repulsive Guidance Molecule B ...
Aug. 19, 2022 Chemical peels are a common treatment for acne scars, but a new study finds that microneedling is significantly more effective for patients with dark ...
Oct. 28, 2022 Researchers have published findings that illustrate how a new device measures hemoglobin more accurately in individuals with darker skin ...
Aug. 11, 2023 The skin, hair and eye color of more than eight billion humans is determined by the light-absorbing pigment known as melanin. New research has identified 135 new genes associated with ...
Jan. 12, 2024 Researchers have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of skin color variations among African populations. Their findings broaden the understanding of human evolution and the genetics ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Melanoma researchers published a study that gives a new explanation of what causes moles to change into melanoma. These findings pave the way for more research into how to reduce the risk of ...
Nov. 2, 2023 In a new study, scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These effects ...