Turning back time: Researchers de-age human skin cells by 30 years
Though the findings, published in the journal eLife, are at an early stage of exploration, they could revolutionise regenerative medicine.
Apr 11, 2022, 10:08 AM IST
Scientists create new brain cells from human skin
The study, led by researchers at University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the US, used a genetic process to reprogramme these cells into a pluripotent state capable of developing into any type of cell or tissue of the body.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Spanish team creates proper human skin with 3D printing
Using the 3D-printing technology, a team of Spanish scientists has for the first time created proper human skin that can be used in transplants on burn patients and those with other skin problems and also in chemical tests.
Jan 24, 2017, 21:39 PM IST
Do you know diabetes can severely affect your skin? Read
Diabetes is a very common problem these days.Though people think excessive intake of sugar and sweetened food lead to diabetes, the reality is our unbalanced lifestyle also play a significant role in contributing to the condition of diabetes.
Nov 13, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
Common bacteria protein may help to keep skin disease at bay
The protein has an equally strong effect on dangerous oxygen species as known antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E.
Nov 12, 2016, 15:09 PM IST
Human skin cells hold promise to treat glaucoma
Using stem cells derived from human skin cells, US researchers have revealed that these can be turned into retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) -- the neurons that conduct visual information from the eye to the brain -- to prevent or cure glaucoma.
Mar 21, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Human skin detection technology for improved security
Researchers have developed a novel 2D technology which uses the absorption characteristics of melanin, haemoglobin and water to better characterise human skin for improved security, search and rescue.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:58 PM IST
Google making artificial human skin
Search giant Google is developing artificial human skin to test cancer-detecting nanoparticles that will work with a smart wristband.
Feb 01, 2015, 18:58 PM IST
