Nitric oxide treatment can be essential in the battle against COVID-19 Kumar Jeetendra | July 27, 2020 Nitric oxide therapy could be critical in the world’s struggle against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes COVID-19, according to a review by the George Washington University (GW). Nitric oxide is an antimicrobial and anti inflammatory molecule with key roles in pulmonary arterial role in the context of viral infections as well as other pulmonary diseases. …
Skin may assist with foreseeing future heart issues Kumar Jeetendra | December 17, 2020 Our skin informs us when we have spent too much time in sunlight or when the dry air of winter has sucked away too much moisture. Now Jefferson researchers find that the skin may also foretell problems unrelated to the protective barrier. An international group of researchers headed by Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD, a Professor …
Research finds new proof about the systems controlling skin repair and regeneration Kumar Jeetendra | January 19, 2021 As the air continues to dry and temperatures drop, the yearly battle against dry hands and skin has officially begun. New research from Northwestern University has discovered new evidence deep within the skin about the mechanisms controlling skin renewal and repair. Skin’s barrier function gives it the unique ability to fight winter woes and keep …
UMass Amherst scientist focuses around understanding essential parts of the hand’s microbiome Kumar Jeetendra | March 14, 2021 Skin Care microbiome researcher Dr. Kelly Haas, of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Biology Department, recently started a research partnership with Akron, Ohio-based GOJO Industries to study the structure, stability, and endurance of their hand microbiome. The collaboration focuses on understanding fundamental aspects of the hand’s microbiome: what microbes should be growing on a hand …
Specific enzymes shield the human skin and body from microorganisms, viruses Kumar Jeetendra | May 22, 2021 The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental celebrities, from viruses to bacteria to fungi, but the majority of these parasitic organisms provoke little if any response from our skin, which is charged with monitoring and shielding from external dangers. Until now, researchers weren’t quite sure how that happened — and why our skin …
