Next-Generation Artificial Skin: Advancing Tactile Sensation and Promoting Wound Healing

Next-Generation Artificial Skin: Advancing Tactile Sensation and Promoting Wound Healing

Overall schematic of the WTSA and converted tactile signal transfer process to stimulate the sciatic nerve. A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed an innovative advancement in skin regeneration and sensory restoration. Researchers have developed the Wireless Powered Tactile Sensory System Embedded Artificial Skin (WTSA), a novel technology designed to address severe skin…
Posted on August 23, 2024
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Olfactory Receptors: Strategic Role in Skin Health

Olfactory Receptors: Strategic Role in Skin Health

Dr. Shinobu Nakanishi will join Skin Ageing & Challenges 2024 this November to discuss his latest findings on olfactory receptors, skin and keratinization. Prof. Marvin Edeas, member of the Skin Challenges scientific board, will also have an introductory talk on this topic. Join us at Corinthia Palace Malta to stay updated on all innovations in the…
Posted on July 31, 2024
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Bridging Research, Perspectives, and Clinical Excellence in Skin Aging

Bridging Research, Perspectives, and Clinical Excellence in Skin Aging

Join us at Skin Challenges 2024 on November 5-6, where we’ll explore innovative strategies to understand and combat skin aging. Topics will include targeting senescent cells with senolytics, utilizing extracellular vesicles for rejuvenation, and exploring the benefits of microbiota and mitochondrial transplantation. We’ll also delve into the symbiotic relationship between the microbiome and skin health,…
Posted on July 30, 2024
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Innovative Diagnostics: How Facial Temperature Could Transform Early Metabolic Disease Detection

Innovative Diagnostics: How Facial Temperature Could Transform Early Metabolic Disease Detection

Average facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50-60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J Han. Dr. Jing-Jong Han will join Skin Ageing & Challenges 2024 this November to discuss her latest findings on the innovative thermal imaging techniques for detecting aging disorders with a focus on the “ThermaFace Method”. Join us…
Posted on July 16, 2024
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Metformin-Engineered Extracellular Vesicles: Strategic Role in Aging Skin Repair

Metformin-Engineered Extracellular Vesicles: Strategic Role in Aging Skin Repair

Schematic diagram shows the Met-EV–mediated biological performance. Met-EV could mediate the activation of mitophagy, rescue of mitochondria, and reprogramming of energy metabolism in fibroblasts.   Researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine have discovered a novel approach to enhancing the repair of aging skin, a common issue marked by impaired wound healing…
Posted on July 4, 2024
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Iron Metabolism in Skin: Implications for Skin Ageing and Health

Iron Metabolism in Skin: Implications for Skin Ageing and Health

Schematic depiction of the iron metabolism in the epidermis. The process of keratinocyte differentiation is represented by cells in the basal layer, the granular layer and the cornified layer. The distribution of iron-binding proteins and regulators of iron metabolism and transport is shown according to the evidence and hypotheses discussed in the main text. Alternative…
Posted on June 3, 2024
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Cellular Senescence: Novel Interventions for Combating Skin Aging

Cellular Senescence: Novel Interventions for Combating Skin Aging

Hallmarks of skin aging. An illustration of skin senescent cell accumulation and corresponding senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factor release in young versus old human skin models. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, led by Dr. Saranya Wyles, have shed new light on the complex processes of skin aging, emphasizing the critical role of cellular senescence. As…
Posted on May 15, 2024
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