Epidermis

The epidermis is the thin, outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to provide protection to the body. It does not contain any blood vessels and is, therefore, dependent on the dermis, the layer of the skin underneath it, to provide access to nutrients and dispose of waste.

What is the Epidermis?

The epidermis is the thin, outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to provide protection to the body.

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Fear of needles is, for part of the population, the main reason for not having a Covid-19 vaccine. That fear is of all times, clearly demonstrated by the fact that needleless techniques have been developed for over 150 years.

20 Jan 2022

Newly designed biochip simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory

Researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and other entities have designed a new biochip, a device that simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory and other complex multi-layer tissues.

12 Jan 2022

New insights into molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against skin cancer

A study published today in Cell Reports reveals important insights into the molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against the development of skin cancer.

11 Jan 2022

Novel mechanism linking intercellular adhesion molecule with genetic skin diseases discovered

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism linking an intercellular adhesion molecule with genetic inflammatory skin diseases, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

11 Jan 2022

Researchers develop new approach to print skin equivalents

Chronic wounds are deep and difficult to repair. Often, the top of the injury heals before the bottom, so the wound collapses in on itself. Over time, this can result in scar tissue and reduced skin function.

4 Dec 2021

The antimicrobial properties of the lungfish cocoon

Researchers investigate if the immune system of lungfish plays a role in estivation.

24 Nov 2021

Researchers identify mechanism behind insufficient treatment efficacy of psoriasis drugs

Interleukin-12 - a messenger molecule of immune cells - was long considered to trigger the development of psoriasis.

22 Oct 2021

Researchers develop new drug-free treatment to accelerate healing of chronic diabetic wounds

About one-fourth of people with diabetes develop painful foot ulcers, which are slow to heal due to low oxygen in the wound from impaired blood vessels and increased inflammation. These wounds can become chronic, leading to poor quality of life and potential amputation.

31 Aug 2021

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has identified the molecular mechanisms within protein complexes that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

11 Aug 2021

Researchers conduct molecular dynamic study of SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein and human skin model interactions

Currently, there is a lack of understanding of the physico-chemical features of the interaction between coronaviruses and different surfaces. However, new research has been published on the bioRxiv* preprint server that documents the molecular details of the interaction between the human skin and SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jul 2021

Scientists unravel mechanisms involved in epithelial integrity

To enable tissue renewal, human tissues constantly eliminate millions of cells, without jeopardizing tissue integrity, form and connectivity.

9 Jul 2021

New AI systems offers quicker, more accurate diagnosis for blistering disease

Scientists at the University of Groningen have trained an Artificial Intelligence system to recognize a specific pattern in skin biopsies of patients with the blistering disease epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.

8 Jul 2021

Hair follicle stem cells play an outsize role in healing skin blisters

A team of scientists has shown that the healing of skin blisters is driven by hair follicle stem cells, which delay their own development in the process.

14 Jun 2021

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 with a single dose skin patch

Researchers from Australia recently reported a high-density microarray patch used to deliver a SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit vaccine to the skin directly. They used a combination of a SARS-CoV-2 spike protein vaccine candidate and the high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) vaccine delivery platform.

7 Jun 2021

MSU research reveals how the skin's immune cells organize themselves to ward off intruders

It can be easy to forget that the human skin is an organ. It's also the largest one and it's exposed, charged with keeping our inner biology safe from the perils of the outside world.

5 Jun 2021

Novel 'CopyCatcher' detects when precise copying of genetic information takes place in cells

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have laid the groundwork for a potential new type of gene therapy using novel CRISPR-based techniques.

11 May 2021

Microneedles for cancer immunotherapy may lead to minimal invasiveness, side effects

A recent study from the University of Helsinki monitors the breakthrough progresses in the development of microneedles for immunotherapy and discusses the challenges regarding their production.

6 May 2021

Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones using bioprinting during surgery

Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones of the face and skull is difficult because of the many layers of different types of tissues involved, but now, researchers have repaired such defects in a rat model using bioprinting during surgery, and their work may lead to faster and better methods of healing skin and bones.

26 Apr 2021

Research team identifies new factor in the development of psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition. The underlying genetic factors have not yet been sufficiently researched.

19 Apr 2021

Researchers identify new molecular mechanisms in chronic skin inflammation

Frequently occurring chronic skin inflammation like in atopic dermatitis (AD or neurodermatitis) and psoriasis have different causes such as genetic predisposition, stress or allergens.

5 Mar 2021

Epidermis

Latest Epidermis News and Research

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Newly designed biochip simplifies the process of manufacturing in vitro skin in the laboratory

New insights into molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against skin cancer

Novel mechanism linking intercellular adhesion molecule with genetic skin diseases discovered

Researchers develop new approach to print skin equivalents

The antimicrobial properties of the lungfish cocoon

Researchers identify mechanism behind insufficient treatment efficacy of psoriasis drugs

Researchers develop new drug-free treatment to accelerate healing of chronic diabetic wounds

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

Researchers conduct molecular dynamic study of SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein and human skin model interactions

Scientists unravel mechanisms involved in epithelial integrity

New AI systems offers quicker, more accurate diagnosis for blistering disease

Hair follicle stem cells play an outsize role in healing skin blisters

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 with a single dose skin patch

MSU research reveals how the skin's immune cells organize themselves to ward off intruders

Novel 'CopyCatcher' detects when precise copying of genetic information takes place in cells

Microneedles for cancer immunotherapy may lead to minimal invasiveness, side effects

Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones using bioprinting during surgery

Research team identifies new factor in the development of psoriasis

Researchers identify new molecular mechanisms in chronic skin inflammation

Novel gene therapy for diseased muscle fiber repair

PFAS found in high levels in anti-fogging sprays

Could heart rate be a risk factor for dementia?

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