Ancient DNA from grape seeds spanning 4,000 years reveals the domestication, cultivation, and trade of grapes in France over this period, according to research in Nature Communications. The authors find that one Medieval sample is genetically identical to modern Pinot Noir grapes. 🧬 🏺 🧪
“Sakura” in Japan.
Cherry blossoms symbolize the fleeting nature of life, mortality, renewal, and spring in Japanese culture. ☺️
TT: ThaoThao
Yodo station, Kyoto
After 20 years, 58 generations and more than 30,000 cloning attempts, a team of researchers has hit the limit on the number of times a single mouse can be serially re-cloned
go.nature.com/3Pue5Iz
Image Challenge What is the diagnosis? A photo the patient’s chin
A 47-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a 1-year history of a crawling sensation on her chin that caused her to scratch the area. The right corneal reflex was decreased, and pinprick and temperature sensation around the mouth, lip, and chin on the right side was reduced. 1/2
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
Did you know that in research, women are still underrepresented even though this may affect treatment outcomes?
Explore the campaign to learn more: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
#womeninscience #dermatology #dermresearch
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting why inclusive data is essential for robust science.
Better data means better science for everyone.
Explore the campaign: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
By making underrepresentation visually, scientifically & socially visible, we aim to contribute to a future where medical research truly reflects the diversity of the patients it serves.
esdr.org/women-in-sci...
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
For this year’s “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” day, we’re highlighting why inclusive data is essential for robust science.
Explore the campaign: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
#womeninscience
@derm-scientist.bsky.social @dr-cganier.bsky.social
Thanks @ishier.bsky.social shout out to @joe inns for all his hardwork! Thanks to great collaboration with you, @mtrost.bsky.social and @mads gyrd-hansen.
Nice preprint from @derm-scientist.bsky.social! Ubiquitin system is key for tissue architecture in CYLD cutaneous syndrome (CCS) skin tumours.
"Comparative ubiquitinomics of human skin reveals insulin receptor ubiquitination as a regulator of collagen secretion."
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
This is figure 1, which shows longitudinal follow-up.
A paper in Nature reports the details of a 60-year-old male individual from Germany who achieved sustained HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, the seventh-known case reported to date. go.nature.com/4rNjedx #medsky 🧪
Absolutely! Let's keep building! @esdrorg.bsky.social ❤️❤️
Close-up of two hands with symmetrical, concentric ring-shaped, vesiculobullous lesions on the dorsal surface of the thenar eminence. Text: "Figure 1. Concentric Ring-Shaped Vesiculobullous Lesions on the Dorsum of the Thenar Eminence, Presenting Bilaterally and Symmetrically."
This case report describes a child with lesions that initially appeared as vesicles and progressively spread in a centrifugal pattern, forming concentric, spiraled rings.
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Why do whales and elephants have much lower rates of cancer than expected?
"Species with a lower cancer prevalence and mortality
risk are those with a higher presence of cooperative and caring habits, while the opposite is found....:"
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Sounding Board "Nearly 30 years after the sequencing of the human genome, bespoke therapies are close to reality. The FDA will work as a partner and guide in ushering these therapies to market, and our regulatory strategies will evolve to match the pace of scientific advances." "FDA’s New Plausible Mechanism Pathway Vinay" by Prasad, M.D., M.P.H., and Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H.
Personalized therapies hold tremendous promise but challenge traditional models of drug and biologic development. The @fda.gov outlines a path to market entry for products where a randomized trial is not feasible. Learn more: nej.md/4nUQdcl
Carcinoma erysipeloides
Image Challenge What is the diagnosis? Left: Photo of the rash on the chest Right: Histopathology of a skin-biopsy sample from the left chest-wall scar
A 75-year-old woman with a history of infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast (previously treated with bilateral radical mastectomy and ongoing adjuvant hormonal therapy) presented to the dermatology clinic with a 1-year history of rash on the chest. 1/2
#MedSky #DermSky
Previous multiple sclerosis, now the potential role of Epstein Barr virus for driving lupus (SLE)
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
With support from the NIHR Newcastle BRC, researchers Professor Neil Rajan @derm-scientist.bsky.social and Dr Mark Eisner from the Skin Disease, Oral Disease and Immunogenomics Theme attended the recent Ichthyosis Support Group (ISG) Family Day.
🔗 newcastlebrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research...
Selena Gomez has shared her experiences living with #lupus since 2015 - writes Foundation-funded researcher @bcellsrosser.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com.
To learn more, you can meet Dr Lizzy Rosser at our New Scientist Live stand (C20) on 18-19 October! shorturl.at/BusFG
A photo of a Nobel medal
BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi "for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance"
Stay tuned for more.
#NobelPrize
We're delighted to see immunologists once again recognised by the #NobelPrize! 🏆
Warm congratulations to the winners - their contributions have been vital in shaping our understanding of the immune system.
More here: www.immunology.org/news/british...
Liverpool skyline%2C plenary session ' Immunology in the balance'
📅 Wed 3 Dec | Immunology in the balance with Prof. Lydia Lynch
How does the immune system walk the line between protection & pathology? Join this session on the regulation of innate & adaptive immunity in infection, cancer, and inflammatory disease.
#Immunology #BSI25
Rocking it!
www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/news/dermato...
Calling all #dermatologists! We've just launched our new #GeNotes collection of resources to support you in accessing #GenomicTesting for your patients. Developed by Dr fellow dermatology experts, this is one not to miss!
Great work Christoph 👏🏾
🚀 Excited to share our new Review in @jacionline.bsky.social !
We summarize the current evidence on IL-18 in atopic dermatitis.
📊 Links to barrier dysfunction & disease severity
💡 Potential biomarker & therapeutic target
Read here 👉 www.jacionline.org/article/S009...
#IL18 #atopicdermatitis
We’re thrilled to introduce our four official Social Media Ambassadors for the 54th Annual ESDR Meeting!
esdrmeeting.org/some2025/
@dr-hanat.bsky.social @dr-cganier.bsky.social @derm-scientist.bsky.social @drarmpit.bsky.social
