One of the most identifiable trends of viral skincare is a product called charcoal masks. The bright jet black finish and ...

The immune system’s front line of defence against pathogens are the barriers presented by surfaces including the skin, gut mucosa and airway epithelium. Whilst providing a physical barrier through a ...

Skin barrier health has become one of the biggest beauty topics of the year, with countless products promising to “repair” ...

The intestinal epithelium is a dynamic cellular layer that serves as a barrier between luminal contents and the underlying immune system while simultaneously supporting water, nutrient and ion ...

Your skin’s protective barrier works around the clock to shield you from environmental aggressors, lock in moisture, and maintain that coveted healthy glow. But when this crucial defense system ...

Phrases like "skin barrier," "moisture barrier," and "barrier function" are commonly used in skincare. Your skin's barrier function is twofold: First, it needs to trap moisture inside the layers of ...

Researchers have made a surprising discovery linking Delta/Notch signaling in subperineurial glia (SPG) to the regulation of nerve ensheathment and neurotransmitter release at the Drosophila ...

Lian Liu receives funding from STFC, BBSRC and Innovate UK. Daniel Sebastia-Saez does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from ...

Aaron D. Ames is the Bren Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Control and Dynamical Systems at the California Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a ...