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Natural Products as Immunomodulators in skin and Skincare: Potential, Challenges, and Future Directions

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This excellent review published by A. Fernandes and her team from Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Phytomedicine Journal (Elsevier) presents a comprehensive review of the potential of natural products in treating various skin conditions through immunomodulation. It highlights the growing interest in natural molecules, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, fatty acids, peptides, and probiotics, for their roles in…

Reversing Skin Aging: The Power of Senolytics Revealed

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In a study published in September 2023 by Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek and team, the focus is on how our skin and organs age, mainly due to a process called cellular senescence, which also links to various diseases that come with getting older. The research investigates some cutting-edge treatments, including senolytics, senomorphics, and cell-based therapies, that aim…
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L-Lactate: A Key Player in Skin Aging and Health

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Skin Ageing & Challenges, which will be held on November 7-8 2024 at Corinthia Palace Malta, started the preparation of its annual conference, with a focus on innovative and new research. In an innovative study recently published in Biogerontology Journal (Springer), researchers explore the intricate world of cellular metabolism and its profound implications for skin…
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High-Frequency Ultrasound in Anti-Aging Skin Therapy Monitoring

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Left: facial model with superimposed image acquisition areas. Right: exemplary HFUS skin areas with segmented ROI for parameters estimation. A recent research by Joanna Czajkowska and her team at the Silesian University of Technology, showcased the transformative potential of high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) in anti-aging skin therapy assessment. The study, a first in its field, delves…

Engineered Skin Bacterium Holds Promise for Revolutionary Acne Treatment

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International research led by the Translational Synthetic Biology Laboratory of the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) at Pompeu Fabra University has succeeded in efficiently engineering Cutibacterium acnes, a type of skin bacterium, to produce and secrete a therapeutic molecule suitable for treating acne symptoms. The engineered bacterium has been validated in skin cell…

Biomimetic E-Skin Sparks Neuronal Activity for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction

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Exciting developments in prosthetic electronic skin (e-skin) have emerged from a recent paper by Wang et al. published in the Science journal. The researchers, from Stanford University, have engineered a soft e-skin that replicates both the mechanical properties and sensory feedback of natural skin, presenting promising possibilities for next-generation robotic and medical devices. Key Features…