Study Finds Common Microbe That Causes Persistent Itching

Study finds what causes persistent itching and eczema

Scientists have for the first time identified a common skin bacterium --Staphylococcus aureus -- that activates nerve cells in the skin, making people with skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis itch and scratch themselves persistently. Nov 27, 2023
Thymalin

Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Thymalin is the synthetic version of Thymulin isolated from the thymus in 1977. Thymalin has been speculated to regulate inflammation and pain, may have neuroprotective impact, and may be important in immune function Nov 24, 2023
Peptides

Peptides and UV Light Exposure Research

Melanin production following UV radiation exposure only occurs following DNA damage. This suggests DNA damage has already happened, increasing cancer risk before exposure Nov 22, 2023