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Commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis contributes to skin barrier homeostasis
Previously either regarded as insignificant or feared as potential sources of infection, the bacteria living on our skin are increasingly recognized for their role in benefitting human health. Skin commensals modulate mucosal immune defenses and directly interfere with pathogens; however, their contribution to the skin’s physical integrity is less understood. In their study, published in…
Unlocking the Potential of Hydrogen Sulfide as a Healthy Ageing Therapeutic When Specifically Targeted Within Cells
Future therapies to help people live healthy lives for longer could be developed from drugs that release tiny amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S), new research has indicated. A study from the University of Exeter, funded by the US Army and charity The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, found that targeting tiny amounts of H2S…
The Mars-500 Mission: Does Space Travel Slow Down The Aging Process?
Scientists have recently observed for the first time that, on an epigenetic level, astronauts age more slowly during long-term simulated space travel than they would have if their feet had been planted on Planet Earth. “Many of us assume that being exposed to radiation or other harm in space would be reflected by increased aging.…
Bacteriophages and Microbiome in Dermatology: Potential Therapeutic Strategy
News release, Skin Challenges Task Force – July 24 Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that selectively target and infect bacteria. In addition to bacterial dysbiosis, dermatologic conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis are characterized by a relative reduction in the abundance of phages and the overgrowth of the corresponding bacteria. Phages…
Benefits of the Skin Challenges Task Force Group
The Skin Challenges Task Force Group brings together professionals from diverse fields such as dermatology, science, bioinformatics, electronics, and biosensors. The objective is to form a cohesive and multidisciplinary team capable of pushing the boundaries of research and innovation in skin ageing. Here are some steps you can consider to form and leverage a Task…
Pregnancy and Fetal Cells: New Actors in Wound Healing
Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves various tissue structures and cells, both local and distant. One significant factor in this process is the presence of fetal microchimeric cells (FMCs) that enter the maternal circulation during pregnancy. These cells not only engraft into different organs but also nest in the maternal bone marrow…
Hallmarks of Aging: An Expanding Universe
In their review published in Cell Press Journal, López-Otín et al. stated that aging is driven by hallmarks fulfilling the following three premises: (1) their age-associated manifestation, (2) the acceleration of aging by experimentally accentuating them, and (3) the opportunity to decelerate, stop, or reverse aging by therapeutic interventions on them. They proposed the following…
Artificial Intelligence and Skin Aging
Skin Challenges Task Force Group will be launching a call for projects on the topic : “Artificial Intelligence & Skin Aging”. How is AI used in the skin aging? How AI will revolutionize personalized skincare, improve treatment outcomes, and contribute to our understanding of the complex processes underlying skin aging. Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown…
Skin Homeostasis in the context of Space Tourism : Towards the development of specialized skincare protocols and interventions for space travelers
Skin Challenges Task Force Group will be launching a call for projects on the topic : “Skin Homeostasis & Space Tourism”. What is the concept of Skin Homeostasis in the context of Space Tourism? Space tourism, the concept of offering commercial trips to space for recreational purposes, poses unique challenges for human physiology, including skin…