One of the challenges of working with ancient DNA samples is that damage accumulates over time, breaking up the structure of the double helix into ever smaller fragments. In the samples we've worked ...

Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others? Two new UC Davis Health studies explored how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions, such as ...

Scientists have accurately analyzed the tough barrier layer of the skin giving the most detailed molecular map of its structure that will help in the development of new skin products and treatments.

Ceramides are lipid molecules that support skin health. The skin benefits of ceramides include moisturizing skin, as well as protecting the skin from environmental damage and bacteria. Ceramides play ...

Collagen isn’t just a skincare buzzword—it’s the structural protein that quite literally holds you together. It makes up a ...

A team of mechanical engineers from University College Dublin has analysed the mechanical properties of skin removed from cadavers to settle a debate that has perplexed anatomists for 150 years.

Learn about ceramides for skin through science, care and routine insights, revealing how ceramide and skin work together for ...

Lian Liu receives funding from STFC, BBSRC and Innovate UK. Daniel Sebastia-Saez does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from ...

The earliest known fossil of epidermis was preserved due to unique circumstances. Current Biology Mooney et al. Skin is hard to find in the fossil record. The outer flesh of ancient organisms is much ...

Two recent studies reveal how skin forms differently across different areas of the body from the face and underarms to the palms of our hands and feet. By profiling the changes in skin, researchers ...