Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells. In some samples ...

In 2020-2021, a mysterious skin disease affected fishermen in Senegal. High levels of Portimine A toxin, produced by the ...

Cancer stem cells are rare immortal cells within a tumour that can both self-renew by dividing and give rise to many cell types that constitute the tumour, and can therefore form tumours.

The wood frogs, scientifically known as Lithobates sylvaticus, possess a unique charm with their average length of around 3 inches and their brown or grey bumpy skin. Notable for the black 'robber's ...

The next time you declare that you are “freezing to death,” spare a thought for the wood frog who gets so cold in winter that ...

Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It keeps you protected, helps you feel your environment, and keeps the rest of your body protected. Imagine how difficult life would be without skin that ...

"Lipids work as the 'mortar' between the 'bricks' of the skin cells, preventing external irritants from penetrating the skin," explains Yadav. "Good lipids to look for include ceramides ...

duller cells that stay on the skin’s surface longer,” says Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. As we age, our ability to produce collagen also slows down, leading to ...

"As we age, skin cell renewal slows down and environmental stressors accumulate. This results in dysfunction in skin pigment melanin production and the formation of dark spots and pigmentation ...

Carotenoids, a type of antioxidant found in tomatoes, help fight against UV-induced skin cell damage. Carotenoid supplementation has been shown to strengthen the skin barrier, which may be especially ...