Need Training?
Build a solid foundation in science, formulation and product development—find out more!
Most Popular in:
Technology Transfer
New in Technology Transfer (page 11 of 18)
Jan 30, 2009 | 11:09 AM CST
Nutricosmetics: Feeding the Skin
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries
This Bench & Beyond column will look at a few of the nutritional ingredients being added to cosmetics to promote the concept of beauty through a healthy body. Both the claims and the claims support (if any) will be discussed. The column will end with a suggestion about where to find the science behind nutricosmetics.
Jan 28, 2009 | 09:18 AM CST
Fruit Fly Gene Mutation Shown to Slow Aging
Researchers at Brown University have found that a mutation in the genetic code of fruit flies dramatically increases their life span; this may be beneficial in humans to delay the aging process.
Jan 28, 2009 | 07:52 AM CST
Researchers Find Hydrocyanine Sensors Allow ROS Imaging In vivo
Research conducted in Georgia reports that a family of sensors based on a hydrocyanine scaffold allows imaging of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo.
Jan 22, 2009 | 09:57 AM CST
Scalable Algae Created to Substitute for Petroleum Products
OriginOil Inc. has automated its Helix Bioreactor System, a technology that optimizes algae growth, making large-scale commercial algae production scalable.
Jan 14, 2009 | 09:32 AM CST
Modified Nano-gold Cross-linked to Collagen: New Potential?
Researchers at California State University, Long Beach, investigated collagen gels formed using modified gold nanoparticles, which show some potential for delivery, photo-thermal, imaging and cell targeting applications.
Jan 14, 2009 | 08:23 AM CST
Researchers Switch Stem Cell Production "On"
Scientists at the Imperial College in London have found a way to turn "on" the production of specific adult stem cells in bone marrow, a technique that could boost the body's ability to repair itself.
Jan 05, 2009 | 12:03 PM CST
Fishing for Answers to Alopecia
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Men seeking treatment for pattern baldness, a form of androgenic alopecia, often are confronted with both topical preparations and oral supplements. Murphy believes his company’s oral food supplement addresses hair loss both naturally and effectively-via fish.
Dec 30, 2008 | 12:47 PM CST
German Institute Aims to Automate Artificial Skin Production
The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB has developed a conceptual, fully automated process to produce artificial skin tissue that could be used to test chemicals as an alternative to animal testing.
Dec 22, 2008 | 12:01 PM CST
FDA DODAC Approves Eyelash Drug
Allergan Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration DODAC voted unanimously to recommend that the FDA approve Latisse.
Dec 17, 2008 | 08:13 AM CST
Nanotube-coated Yarn Fabric Detects Blood, Health of Wearer
Engineers at the University of Michigan have created a carbon nanotube-coated “smart yarn” that conducts electricity and that could be woven into fabrics to detect blood, or to monitor the health of the wearer.