The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports, reveal a previously unknown mechanism linking skin ...

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that a gene long known for shaping the skin’s physical barrier also plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the skin’s ...

Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and cyanobacteria may offer benefits ...

Researchers in Japan are exploring a future where the body itself becomes a health monitor, no screens or batteries required. A joint team from Tokyo City University and the University of Tokyo, ...

Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related thinning. It works by reactivating DNA through a process ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

ASX is a marine xanthophyll carotenoid primarily produced by microalgae like Haematococcus pluvialis, which accumulates the pigment under environmental stress. Dietary ASX can be obtained through ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways For targeted benefits such as improving skin appearance or joint ...

Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.