The epidermis is a specialized multilayered epithelium that provides a protective environmental barrier while also undergoing dynamic turnover and responding rapidly to injury. Keratinocytes of the ...

Your skin includes three layers known as epidermis, dermis, and fat. Some health issues, such as dermatitis and infections, can affect how these different layers work to protect your internal organs.

Scientists reveal the function of a protein in the Ras signalling pathway. Their findings provide the basis for research on novel therapeutic strategies in Ras-induced skin cancers, e.g. melanoma.