New photothermal therapy overcomes major cancer treatment barriers
In a promising development for cancer treatment, a collaborative research team has overcome two issues that have prevented…
Dissolving microneedles could improve photodynamic skin cancer treatment
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a light-sensitive drug and a specific wavelength of light to destroy cancer cells. The…
New genetic reference map accelerates human stem cell research
A team led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a genome-scale reference map…
New bionic skin wound dressing accelerates infected tissue healing
Dressings face a critical limitation: no single product has successfully integrated protective function, wearing comfort, and efficient antibacterial…
Chinese team’s wearable dopamine patch could be used to track depression, Parkinson’s
Scientists in northeast China say they have developed a “rapid and ultrasensitive” wearable dopamine sensor to monitor levels…
Cosmetic microneedles deliver actives where creams struggle
By opening temporary microscopic channels in the skin, microneedle patches could help next-generation cosmetics deliver stronger results, from…
Infrared imaging improves at-home eczema hydration monitoring
Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, are complicated by skin temperature fluctuations, unclear responses…
Study offers practical guidance for future mRNA vaccine patch design
New research could help make future mRNA vaccines easier to store and distribute. The study, involving RMIT University,…
What Are Neurocosmetics—And Can They Calm Stressed Skin?
Some ingredients are straightforward—take hyaluronic acid, which draws in water and keeps it in the skin. Or vitamin…
BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
Dietitian, Nutrition Scientist’s 3 Lazy Ways to Eat More Fiber
The dietitian Emily Leeming is on a mission to get people eating more fiber, and she has plenty…
Varicella-zoster virus inflicts lasting damage to nerves and the brain, study reveals
For millions worldwide, herpes zoster pain does not end when the rash fades. Postherpetic neuralgia can last for…