Disorders of gut–brain interaction, such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, are increasingly linked to ...

Background and aims Restoration of intestinal barrier integrity and function in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been ...

Research into inflammation and the microbiome is pushing cosmetic science beyond moisture, wrinkles and the skin barrier.

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 ...

The cells that line the blood vessels in our brains are highly selective. By deciding which molecules are allowed in and out of our most important organ, the barrier these cells form is critical for ...

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 ...

A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences discusses the impact of herpes, influenza, hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

Organs in animals and in humans have one thing in common: they are bounded by so-called epithelial cells. These, along with the muscle, connective and nervous tissues, belong to the basic types of ...