Vitamin C may help thicken human skin by epigenetically activating genes involved in cell growth, according to new research using a lab-grown human skin model. The study found that vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, promotes epidermal proliferation by modifying gene activity through DNA demethylation.
Genetic deletion of STING in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reduced amyloid plaque accumulation, suppressed neuroinflammatory responses, and improved memory, highlighting STING’s role in disease progression and potential as a therapeutic target.
At EULAR 2025, researchers presented data showing aconitine reduced bone erosion and increased regulatory T cells in a rheumatoid arthritis mouse model.
Researchers found that an at-home self-collection device for HPV testing demonstrated high accuracy and safety, matching clinician-collected results for cervical cancer screening.
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia (atrasentan) for reducing proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy who are at risk of rapid disease progression.