Understanding How Tropoelastin Works in Elastic Assembly

Understanding How Tropoelastin Works in Elastic Assembly

New insights are being discovered about elastic assembly, with research efforts focusing on how body tissue is able to stretch or shrink for various functions. Elastic fibers play a pivotal role in maintaining the extracellular matrix, the ECM network that consists of...
What Researchers Are Doing About Skin Cancer and How to Prevent It

What Researchers Are Doing About Skin Cancer and How to Prevent It

If you worry about how spending time in the sun can affect you, you’re right to be concerned. In fact, the most common type of cancer is skin cancer. Read on to gain a clearer understanding of skin cancer and tips on how to prevent it. Skin Cancer is Widespread...
Is There Any Way to Get Rid of Scars?

Is There Any Way to Get Rid of Scars?

Do you have scars on your body? Many people do, and they’re often from some form of surgery or even being a little too adventurous during childhood. Some people wear their scars as a badge of honor. Others have scars small enough that they forget they exist. For some,...
The Role of Elastin in Keeping Your Skin Supple and Smooth

The Role of Elastin in Keeping Your Skin Supple and Smooth

Elastin provides your skin with the ability to stretch and retract with your movements. The body uses a combination of proteins and amino acids to generate the fibrous tissue that’s an integral part of maintaining your skin’s appearance and condition. The...
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sun-Damaged Skin

7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sun-Damaged Skin

The notion that getting a deep tan makes you look more glamorous is not healthy for your skin. Some people see their skin aging prematurely, compared to their friends. Sun-damaged skin has more wrinkles, deeper wrinkles, sagging skin or spots on the face and body.  ...