Red hair and fair skin gene may also play role in healing chronic wounds – new research

MC1R is best known for something quite different from wound healing: the gene is responsible for red hair and very fair skin.
Everyday Health

What Is the Skin Barrier? Function, Signs of Damage, and How to Care for Yours

The skin barrier is the outermost layer of the skin. Skin consists of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis, per Cleveland Clinic. The epidermis is the top layer of skin, and the ...
Science Daily

The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma mansoni, has evolved a way to switch off the body’s pain and itch signals, ...
New Scientist

Apply to the Master’s Program in Immunology at Harvard Medical School

The mission of the HMS Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology (MMSc IMM) is to provide a solid, instructional and research-based foundation in both Basic and Clinical Immunology. Courses start with ...