Obesity may lead to type 2 diabetes via bacteria
Researchers reproduced type 2 diabetes in rabbits by continually exposing them to a superantigen released by a type of bacteria that typically increases in people who gain weight.
Melanoma rates dramatically increasing in children and young adults
The incidence of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, has increased by more than 250% among children, adolescents and young adults since 1973, according to award-winning research to be presented...
Tattoos may cause years of infection, itching and swelling
A survey of New Yorkers with tattoo-related complications shows high rates of infection, itching and swelling that might last for years, according to NYU Langone researchers.
Scientists discover key to what causes immune cell migration to wounds
Immune cells play an important role in the upkeep and repair of our bodies, helping us to defend against infection and disease.
Getting ‘inked’ may come with long-term medical risks, physicians warn
Novel survey of people in New York with tattoo-related complications shows high rates of infection, itching and swellingIn what they believe to be the first survey of its kind in the United...
To boldly go where few mice have gone before…
Prolonged exposure to space conditions may induce skin thinning and cause profound alterations in the hair growth cycle according to a study in three mice published online in the first issue of npj...
“Hidden” fragrance compound can cause contact allergy
Linalyl acetate, a fragrance chemical that is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of lavender, is not on the list of allergenic compounds pursuant to the EU Cosmetics Directive.
Pivotal study showing talimogene laherparepvec showed durable response rates in metastatic melanoma published
Amgen has announced the publication of primary results from the Phase 3 OPTiM study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO).
NYU researchers find ‘decoder ring’ powers in micro RNA
MicroRNA can serve as a "decoder ring" for understanding complex biological processes, a team of New York University chemists has found.
Infusions of donor bone marrow cells help children with inherited skin blistering
Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.