One of the challenges of working with ancient DNA samples is that damage accumulates over time, breaking up the structure of the double helix into ever smaller fragments. In the samples we've worked ...

Vitamin C has long been sold as a shortcut to a brighter complexion, but the latest research suggests it is doing something ...

Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others? Two new UC Davis Health studies explored how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions, such as ...

Scientists have accurately analyzed the tough barrier layer of the skin giving the most detailed molecular map of its structure that will help in the development of new skin products and treatments.

A team of mechanical engineers from University College Dublin has analysed the mechanical properties of skin removed from cadavers to settle a debate that has perplexed anatomists for 150 years.

The earliest known fossil of epidermis was preserved due to unique circumstances. Current Biology Mooney et al. Skin is hard to find in the fossil record. The outer flesh of ancient organisms is much ...