New Study Shows Skin Pigmentation Far More Complex Than Previously Thought
Many studies have suggested that the genetics of skin pigmentation are simple. A small number of known genes, it is thought, account for nearly 50…
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Yale Scientists Reveal a Cure for a Group of Genetic Skin Disorders
Researchers from Yale University have discovered the cause of and cure for genetic skin disorders known as the ichthyoses. About one in 200,000 people are…
Yale Researchers Identify a Genetic Mutation Linked to Acne
New research from Yale University has identified a genetic mutation responsible for the defects that give rise to mild and severe acne, possibly revealing new…
Ultraviolet Radiation Continues to Damage Skin After Sun Exposure
A newly published study from Yale University reveals that much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure….
Resveratrol Inhibits the Growth of Bacteria that Causes Acne
New research shows that resveratrol may be a key ingredient for acne treatment, finding that combining resveratrol with a common acne medication, benzoyl peroxide, may…
Stanford Scientists Examine How UV Radiation Affects the Protective Functions of Human Skin
Scientists at Stanford University examined how varying doses of UVB radiation changes the protective functions of human skin, finding that beyond DNA damage and cancer…
Virus has the Potential to Stop Acne
A new study reports that P. acnes phages, a family of viruses that live on human skin and naturally prey on the bacteria that cause…
African Spiny Mice Regenerate Lost Tissue
African spiny mice, specifically the species Acomys kempi and Acomys percivali, have skin that is brittle and can be easily torn. This evolutionary adaptation allows…
Fiber Optic Probe Measures Carotenoids in the Skin
New technology that measures a biomarker by simply bouncing blue laser light off the skin provides fast, painless and highly accurate results. Based on resonance…
‘Skin Bones’ Helped Large Dinosaurs Survive In Harsh Times
A new study suggests that sauropod dinosaurs had some special bones that gave them a boost during hard times. This boost came in the form…