Understanding the physical and chemical properties of keratin films by Chia, Sheryl CaiYing.

“…It is also found as keratinocytes on skin forming a protective layer to inhibit passage of environmental contaminants or pathogens. …”
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Unravelling gene regulation in the epidermis during differentiation by Anisa Banu Abdul Rahim

“…They are differentially distributed throughout the epidermis and dermis of normal human skin with higher levels being found in the epidermis. …”
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UMPSA ends National Month with patriotic spirit by Nor Salwana, Mohammad Idris

“…PEKAN, 21 September 2023 - The members of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) are encouraged to embrace the spirit of independence, regardless of skin colour, race, or religion, towards colleagues, students, neighbours, and all those around us who are deeply united with one another.…”
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Tactile perception of pleasantness in relation to perceived softness by Pasqualotto, Achille, Ng, Megan, Tan, Zheng Yee, Kitada, Ryo

“…Thus, we investigated the psychophysical link between softness and pleasantness. Pieces of human skin-like rubber with different compliances were pressed against participants’ fingers. …”
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Flexible integrated sensor with asymmetric structure for simultaneously 3D tactile and thermal sensing by Wang, Yongqing, Sun, Kun, Zhang, Qisheng, Yu, Samson Shenglong, Han, Boon Siew, Wang, Jianpeng, Zhao, Mingyan, Meng, Xianglin, Chen, Sicheng, Zheng, Yuanjin

“…Real-time monitoring of the skin stimuli is displayed on the user interface and stored on mobile clients. …”
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Investigating causal relationships between genetically determined increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and atopic dermatitis (AD): A Mendelian randomiz... by Ng, W, Loh, Marie, Yew, Yik Weng

“…Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition with a huge disease burden. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often diagnosed in children, and is associated with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. …”
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Single-step selective laser writing of flexible photodetectors for wearable optoelectronics by An, Jianing, Le, Truong-Son Dinh, Lim, Chin Huat Joel, Tran, Van Thai, Zhan, Zhaoyao, Gao, Yi, Zheng, Lianxi, Sun, Gengzhi, Kim, Young-Jin

“…Furthermore, the excellent mechanical flexibility and robustness enable the photodetector to be conformally attached to skin, thus intimately monitoring the exposure dosage of human body to UV light for skin disease prevention. …”
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The critical role of IL-23 receptor positive T cells in the pathogenesis of anterior uveitis associated with spondyloarthropathy by Hedley, R

“…However, many patients with SpA may have extra-articular manifestations within the skin and gut. Pathology of SpA in all of these tissues has been shown in recent studies to be driven by local resident populations of interleukin (IL)-23 responsive cells. …”

The embodied, relational self: extending or rejecting the mind? by Gough, J

“…I examine whether this is so, by considering whether the identification of self and mind can be saved by recent views of the mind according to which it is partly constituted by aspects of the body other than the brain and by the world beyond the skin. I argue that it cannot, before considering what this means for the mind and its relationship to selves and persons.…”

A wireless and battery-free wound infection sensor based on DNA hydrogel by Xiong, Ze, Achavananthadith, Sippanat, Lian, Sophie, Madden, Leigh Edward, Ong, Zi Xin, Chua, Wisely, Kalidasan, Viveka, Li, Zhipeng, Liu, Zhu, Singh, Priti, Yang, Haitao, Heussler, Sascha P., Kalaiselvi, S. M. P., Breese, Mark B. H., Yao, Haicheng, Gao, Yuji, Sanmugam, Kavitha, Tee, Benjamin C. K., Chen, Po-Yen, Loke, Weiqiang, Lim, Chwee Teck, Chiang, Grace Shu Hui, Tan, Boon Yeow, Li, Hao, Becker, David Laurence, Ho, John S.

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DNA-Methylation Patterns in Trisomy 21 Using Cells from Monozygotic Twins by Sailani, M. Reza, Santoni, Federico A., Letourneau, Audrey, Borel, Christelle, Makrythanasis, Periklis, Hibaoui, Youssef, Popadin, Konstantin, Bonilla, Ximena, Guipponi, Michel, Gehrig, Corinne, Vannier, Anne, Carre-Pigeon, Frederique, Feki, Anis, Nizetic, Dean, Antonarakis, Stylianos E.

“…We also used skin fibroblasts from MZ twins concordant for T21, normal MZ twins without T21, and unrelated normal and T21 individuals. …”
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Towards the prevention of pressure ulcers by Kwek, Milton Sheng Yi

“…In both organs, connexin43 is implicated in the pathogenesis of I/R injuries and modulating connexins in these organs can reduce I/R injury. Regarding the skin, publications report the creation of an experimental PU model by inducing I/R injuries. …”
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In-situ monitoring of oil emulsion fouling in ultrafiltration via electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS): influence of surfactant by Tian, Ju, Trinh, Thien An, Kalyan, Muppalla Naga, Ho, Jia Shin, Chew, Jia Wei

“…This study was targeted at providing more mechanistic insights on the evolution of the distinct membrane layers (namely, diffusion polarization, membrane skin and membrane microporous substrate layers) via electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). …”
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The journey of ‘unite in laughter’ by Thomas, Nevin Jacob, Lim, Alvin Eu Chian, Tan, Vania Min, Adithi Surya Swaminathan

“…The film is an exploration of the Singaporean identity through conversations with comedians who goes skin deep in talking about uncomfortable issues through their comedy connecting with Singaporeans. …”
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Design and simulation of silicon photodiodes for silicon-based optical receivers by Ei Mon Than

“…However, poor impedance matching at high speed results in distorted signals and losses due to the skin-effect. Thus, the electrical wires can be replaced by optical fibres in order to increase the data rate. …”
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Study of decellularization methods and characterization of porcine esophagus by Chen, Yun

“…Recently, acellular extracellular matrix (ECM) prepared by cell removal from native tissues (a novel technique called "decellularization") has shown promising results in regeneration of tissues such as skin, blood vessels and gastrointestinal tracts. …”
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A flexible optoacoustic blood 'stethoscope' for noninvasive multiparametric cardiovascular monitoring by Jin, Haoran, Zheng, Zesheng, Cui, Zequn, Jiang, Ying, Chen, Geng, Li, Wenlong, Wang, Zhimin, Wang, Jilei, Yang, Chuanshi, Song, Weitao, Chen, Xiaodong, Zheng, Yuanjin

“…Flexible sensors can realize on-skin assessment of several vital signals, but generally exhibit limited function to monitor blood characteristics. …”
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The opioid receptor influences circadian rhythms in human keratinocytes through the β-arrestin pathway by Bigliardi, Paul, Junnarkar, Seetanshu, Markale, Chinmay, Lo, Sydney, Bigliardi, Elena, Kalyuzhny, Alex, Ong, Sheena, Dunn, Ray, Wahli, Walter, Bigliardi-Qi, Mei

“…The recent emphasis on circadian rhythmicity in critical skin cell functions related to homeostasis, regeneration and aging has shed light on the importance of the PER2 circadian clock gene as a vital antitumor gene. …”
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"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" : a comparative study of Chinese & Indian Singaporean women's ideals of beauty. by Shivali Dayanand Nayak.

“…In analyzing how women deal with hair, skin, body size and dressing, I show how Singaporean women have found the multicultural environment of Singapore useful in defining their own beauty standards. …”
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When east meets west: beauty standards and ideals in Singapore by Dhillon, Sasha Kaur

“…Through my interviews, I discovered that Singapore constructs along unique lines – intertwining both Eastern and Western cultures with heavy emphasis on themes like skin colour, gender and race. In fact, to a certain extent my data also showcases palpable state influence in the construction of these ideals. …”
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