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Top advantages of ordering NativeSkin access® vs sourcing skin directly from hospitals Interested in trying NativeSkin access®? Do you still think that sourcing skin samples directly from hospitals is the only valid way? Let us change your mind with these top advantages to ordering  NativeSkin access® online! NativeSkin access® is a patented human skin model that makes the culture, treatment,Read more

Using NativeSkin® to evaluate poison ivy effects  A couple of months ago, Genoskin’s team started to wonder: “Why not try to better understand poison ivy dermatitis through our NativeSkin® model ?” In this article, we summarize information about what is known regarding the poison ivy reaction and what happens on a macroscopic level when poison ivy toxin is applied toRead more

Human connective tissue mast cells A cellular model to better understand the underlying mechanisms of Injection Site Reactions (ISRs) and other severe allergic reactions. Mast cell culture assays are critical to better understand the kinetics and dynamics underlying inflammatory reactions. Genoskin’s team of experts has developed a method to grow connective tissue-type mast cells (CTMCs) derived from the peripheral bloodRead more

Brand new sustainable and user-friendly packaging! After months of reflection, design trials, and careful sourcing, Genoskin is proud to reveal its brand new packaging. Thanks to Marta Wolska-Brys (Packaging & Beyond, LLC) and her expert support we designed our dream packaging. You will soon get to see it in your labs! It’s awesome! We designed this new packaging with yourRead more

Top differences between human and animal skin Are animal models used in skin research? Animal models have been widely used in skin research. They are often used to study percutaneous absorption, wound healing, skin inflammation and psoriasis. These studies require relevant models in terms of structure and immunology to assess human skin response and to de-risk clinical trials on humans. TheRead more

 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined to eliminate animal testing The US Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday its plan to stop animal use for chemical safety testing. The U.S. EPA rolled out a plan this week to end all animal testing for chemical and pesticide safety in the coming years. To help the transition, the agency will invest in nonanimal alternative methodsRead more