As we get older, many of us are occupied with big life and health changes, so more subtle shifts, like the density of our hair, can be easily missed until a large chunk disappears. We spoke to Ruth Collis, consultant trichologist and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) hair loss specialist based in West Sussex, to find out … Read more
Microscopic sensors that are as thin as a strand of hair but capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously could revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like cancer. Researchers from Adelaide University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the University of Stuttgart in Germany worked together to develop the tiny sensors using state of the art, ultrafast 3D micro-printing technology. The unique sensors target … Read more
Archyde The sensation of touch, from a gentle tap to the feeling of clothing against skin, relies on a complex network of nerve cells and specialized proteins. Scientists have long known… You can read the full story here: How PIEZO2 Senses Touch: New Insights into Molecular Mechanisms & Sensory Disorders. Source link
Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty molecules across cell membranes. When this newly discovered function goes haywire-due to genetic mutations, noise-induced damage, or certain medications-it may be what kills the delicate sensory cells in our ears, causing permanent hearing loss. … Read more
Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Courtesy of the Subject As a child, Thandie Gotobed had to shave her head down to a buzz about two times a month. Growing her 4C hair was intensely painful, even if it was just an inch. Everything irritated her scalp, including the sun, so she usually wore hats when … Read more
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ingredients for shampoos and conditioners. Published in ACS Omega, early tests show that a fruit-algae combination added to haircare products coats strands with a protective film. Although the botanical film makes hair slightly less elastic, … Read more
Led by Mathieu Beraneck, researchers at the University of Paris Cité/CNRS and the University of Barcelona explored the strength of the relationship between a type of inner hair cell in the ear and balance. Their work is published in eNeuro. Says Beraneck, “After 200 years of research on this system, still no one has demonstrated the quantity of … Read more
Ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging technique used for real-time imaging. This versatile technique is used as a reliable diagnostic tool in various modalities. The conventional liquid gel used in ultrasonography is a critical component of this process that acts as an acoustic coupling medium, removing the air gap between the probe and skin surface. This … Read more
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus – a feat that previously has not been possible. The soft, flexible, robotic probe could dramatically improve safety during fetal surgeries, procedures in which physicians operate on a fetus before birth. Currently, doctors primarily … Read more
New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more