Two musky steroids, and higher levels of odorous acids, distinguish the body odors of adolescents and tots. By Emily Anthes Few parents would describe the smells emanating from their adolescent ...

Changes in gene expression in sebaceous glands have now been spatially mapped. The study documents at high resolution changes in gene expression in the course of sebum synthesis and identifies new ...

Sebaceous glands are essential for maintaining the structure and function of the skin. In a process known as holocrine secretion, cells in the periphery of the gland accumulate large amounts of lipid ...

The pursuit of healthier, fuller hair often leads people to explore various products, treatments, and practices, but there’s a key natural element that’s frequently overlooked, scalp oils. Sebum, the ...