Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other vertebrates. They ...

The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while ...

The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while the deeper dermis ...

Recent advances in astronomical observations have found a significant number of extrasolar planets that can sustain surface water, and the search for extraterrestrial life on such planets is gaining ...

This enhancement is attributed to air gaps in sponge tissue that provide buoyancy and specialized epidermal structures that offer water repellency. While floating leaves show slightly reduced ...

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Sometimes referred to as the horny layer of the skin, the stratum corneum is composed mainly of lipids (fats) and keratin, the protein ...

Methods: Human immortalized keratinocytes in prodifferentiative conditions induced by increasing calcium concentration, and 3D epidermal equivalents were treated with mixtures either of TNF-α and ...

Malta is home to some of the oldest and arguably most mysterious megalithic structures known to man, older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge. Malta’s ancient temples date back to 3600 to 2500 BC. Some ...

The skin naturally sheds dead skin cells through a process called desquamation. Every 28-40 days, on average, a new skin cell is "born" in the stratum germinativum, the deepest layer of the epidermis.

What causes e-commerce businesses to skyrocket their growth? One key is the correct website structure. A good website structure is not just about having a visually appealing site, but about ...

Freytag’s Pyramid provides a structure, and structure can bring the process into focus. Whenever you’re stuck, you know what should be happening at this part of the story. Even more so if you ...

Nature Research Intelligence Topics enable transformational understanding and discovery in research by categorising any document into meaningful, accessible topics. Read this blog to understand ...