Scientists have discovered a new protective communication circuit between specialized immune cells in the intestines, a ...

Crosstalk between gut and brain has long been appreciated in health and disease, and the gut microbiota is a key player in communication between these two distant organs. Yet, the mechanisms through ...

While the role of the blood-brain barrier has long been appreciated for its ability to maintain precise control over what molecules can enter the nervous system, very little is known about how the ...

The epithelial cells that line mucosal surfaces form a barrier between the internal and external environments with a continuous layer of tightly linked cells. The harsh conditions at the ...

The gut-skin axis is a pathway through which the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome can influence immune regulation, systemic ...

Phrases like "skin barrier," "moisture barrier," and "barrier function" are commonly used in skincare. Your skin's barrier function is twofold: First, it needs to trap moisture inside the layers of ...

The skin is the primary physical barrier against harmful substances in the environment. But there is a significant difference in the protective capacity of the skin across individuals. Knowing the ...

A skincare regimen works only if it can maintain a healthy skin barrier and address the specific issues people face ...

"The skin's moisture barrier does exactly what it sounds like — it helps the skin to retain moisture, specifically water," says New York-based dermatologist Kenneth Mark. Simple, right? Los ...