THE stratum corneum of mammalian skin usually appears in histological preparations as a loosely arranged layer of squames with little organization. The absence of organization is incompatible with the ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) have developed an improved human-skin equivalent that reproduces traction-force balance in the lateral direction, a property that ...

The skin is the body's largest organ and performs many vital functions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Skin is the body's ...

Independent clinical study results validate Matrikynes ® efficacy in reversing common signs of skin damage and aging, including reduction of lines and wrinkles. NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

The structure of protein sets the foundation for its interaction with other molecules in the body and, therefore, determines its function. This article will cover the structural principles of proteins ...

When this barrier function is altered, the skin progressively loses its defense capabilities, making it vulnerable to ...

Hair follicles are small, pocket-like holes in our skin. As the name suggests, they grow hair. The average human has about 100,000 hair follicles on the scalp alone. We’ll explore what hair follicles ...