Artificial skin can't dodge the human touchOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Artificial skin covering prosthetics and humanoid robots might resemble real skin to the 'T', but when touched the difference is apparent. John-John Cabibihan at the National University of Singapore and colleagues from Italy, Norway and France, have found that fake skin responds very differently to being touched.
Common anticoagulant may cause skin lesionsSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Heparin, a commonly used anticoagulant, may cause skin lesions, a new study has found. Published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the study looked at 320 patients undergoing heparin injections over 12 months at The Hospital of The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.
'Liposuction leftovers' better than skin cells to regenerate tissuesSeptember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fat that is left after liposuction is a huge bank of versatile cells that could be more quickly and easily coaxed to become induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells than the often used skin cells, according to a study by researchers at Stanford's School of Medicine. Lead researcher Dr.
Parasites' quirky trick to persuade immune cells to invite them in for dinnerAugust 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists from Imperial College London have found that parasite leishmania tricks immune system to let it enter the body and cause skin infection. Leishmaniasis is an infection caused by Leishmania parasites that cause disfiguring and painful skin ulcers, and in severe cases the infection can also spread to the internal organs.
Revolutionary body wash technology may make dry skin historyAugust 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cleansing from body washes no longer has to be synonymous with dry skin damage, thanks first-of-its-kind breakthrough body wash technology from Dove called NutriumMoisture. By preserving skin lipids during cleansing, it restores skin's natural moisture resulting in healthy and nourished skin.
1yr-old girl being given date-rape drug to relieve skin disease painAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Parents of a one-year-old baby girl have to give her a date-rape drug to ease her from the pain caused by a rare skin disease, which makes her skin as fragile as a butterfly's wing. Isla Grist's skin starts to blister and bleed with the slightest touch and she screams in pain when her bandages are changed.
'Electronic' nose that detects skin vapors developedJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A system to detect the vapours emitted by human skin in real time has been created by Yale University researchers and a Spanish company. The boffins believe that the substances, essentially made up of fatty acids, are what attract mosquitoes and enable dogs to identify their owners.
Light touch does depend on Merkel cells, confirms studyJune 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An American study has confirmed that light touch-the sense that lets musicians find the right notes on a keyboard, a seamstress revel in the feel of cool silk, the artisan feel a curve in material and the blind read Braille-depends upon the activity of Merkel cells, which are found in the crescent-shaped clusters in the skin. "Human, primates and any animal that relies on hands for dexterity use their Merkel cells to feel texture and shape.
Soon, 'essence of maggot' ointment to heal wounds fasterJune 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ointments and bandages infused with essence of maggot could help speed up wound healing, say researchers. Hundreds of years ago battlefield medics noticed that bloody wounds infested with maggots actually heal faster than "clean" wounds.
Zap wrinkles and sun spots with new laser toolJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - When 48 year-old Margaret Miglia looked at herself in the mirror, she couldn't believe her youthful looks, free of all the wrinkles and sunspots, thanks to a new laser tool used by cosmetic surgeons. I had the procedure done two-and-a-half weeks ago and I love it.
Why eczema often leads to asthmaMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Many young children who get a severe skin rash develop asthma later. Now, researchers from Washington University have shed light on what leads to progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to breathing problems.
Scientists coax skin cells to behave like muscle cellsMay 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have now shown that skin cells can be coaxed to behave like muscle cells and muscle cells like skin cells. The fickleness of the cells, and the relative ease with which they make the switch, provide a glimpse into the genetic reprogramming that must occur for a cell to become something it's not.
Berries may help keep wrinkles at bayApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The latest beauty cream that can be added in a woman's skin care regimen can be found in berries. A new study has found that an antioxidant present in the fruit could help fight skin damage due to ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Malin Akerman says 'Watchmen' costume was like "human condom"March 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Swedish/Canadian actress Malin Akerman has revealed that she hated the skin-tight costume she had to wear for her role in movie 'Watchmen' as it left her smelling like "a human condom". Akerman, who played the part of Silk Spectre II in the new comic book movie adaptation, found the yellow and black suit a little too tight for comfort.
Fat synthesizing enzyme is key to healthy skin, hairFebruary 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have found that an enzyme associated with the synthesis of fat in the body is also the key to healthy skin and hair. The enzyme is DGAT1.
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