Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries ...

Some popular acne creams are being recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, the FDA said.

MIT researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord ...

Converting one type of cell to another - for example, a skin cell to a neuron - can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

Raspberries benefit your heart, blood sugar, digestion, brain health, and more. Find out about these powerful antioxidants ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma ...

A local infectious disease specialist said there are only about four cases of hantavirus every year in the United States.

Half-life in non-human primates (NHP) of more than 30 days ... developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases including plaque psoriasis, today ...

The commensal bacteria or microbiota on our skin is thought to contribute to host health, protecting the host against a range of infections, including wound healing and anti-cancer properties. In this ...

Stress is a nasty cycle: Feeling stressed can affect several skin and hair conditions, and living with those conditions can make you feel even more stressed.

The complexity of these landscapes means that urban populations live with or near livestock and wild animals, creating ideal conditions for diseases to jump from animals to humans, known as spillover.