Research on the fungus that ranks as one cause of dandruff - the embarrassing nuisance that, by some accounts, afflicts half of humanity - is pointing scientists toward a much-needed new treatment for the condition's flaking and itching. The advance is the topic of a report in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

BASF will present its new brand Care Creations™ and its new communications concept "Inspired by Life" at HPCI Exhibition & Conference in the WOW Convention Center Istanbul, May 23 to 24, which apply to all BASF activities towards the personal care industry including the cosmetic active ingredient business.

Waterloo's 16 year old Janelle Tam showed that nanocrystalline cellulose is a powerful antioxidant and may be superior to Vitamin C or E because it is more stable and its effectiveness won't diminish as quickly. Her super anti-oxidant compound acts like a "nano-vaccuum" and could one day help improve health and anti-aging products by better neutralizing harmful free-radicals in the body.

New research reinforces the claim that resveratrol-a compound found in plants and food groups, notably red wine-prolongs lifespan and health-span by boosting the activity of mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier. Resveratrol improves energy production and overall health in cells by activating a class of genes called sirtuins that are integral to mitochondrial function. The cell's power supplier, mitochondria are essential not just for longevity but for overall health.