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Can Aging Genes Be Altered by a Face Cream?

A French company claims to have a cream capable to reprogram skin cells

21-Jul-2018

Key points from article :

Environmental factors can affect the epigenome.

A gene for skin elasticity may power down by age 40.

Various companies attacking different pathways.

Biologique Recherche uses a peptide-powered formula.

Sisley's serum acts on the enzyme linked to elastin.

Bader users stem-cell technology originally used for burns.

Avoiding controversy by making cosmetic, not medical, claims.

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Biologique Recherche

Skin care company.

Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte

Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Director at San Diego Institute of Science, Altos Labs

La Grande Crème

Anti-aging face cream.

Salk Institute

Scientific research institute focused on neuroscience, genetics, immunology, plant biology and more

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Anti-Aging