See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/HCqBii7SGj
Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal.
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People frequently reference the role of macrophages in tattoo permanence, describing how they 'eat the ink' and pass it along as a cycle, reflecting both understanding and curiosity about the biological process. The tone often mixes awe and enthusiasm, highlighting the research's potential to revolutionize tattoo removal techniques.
Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing how macrophages are responsible for tattoo longevity and removal processes.
The topic sparks high curiosity, with many expressing fascination and surprise about the new biological insights.
Discussions delve into details of the research, including the cyclical process of pigment uptake and cell death, indicating deep engagement.
While some recognize the potential applications in tattoo removal, overall, the discussions show interest but might not see an immediate societal impact.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFor most of human history, no one knew exactly why tattoos were permanent. For a while, it was assumed that the ink was absorbed by long-lived skin cells or fibroblasts. In 2018, a paper by Baranska et al. made a surprising discovery. 2/10 https://t.co/IzkI71PxjM
Woah. Convince me that Biology is not magic https://t.co/Ua7NgItIUq https://t.co/i5dJWrsLYa
But the ugly tattoo I got in high school is still there? TIL: macrophage cells eat tattoo ink and pass it along from one generation to the next. https://t.co/GzgBZdmYEg https://t.co/XugycFklQ8
Tattoos can last a lifetime because the body thinks its under attack. So macrophages underneath the skin start eating up the ink pigments and just sit there all pigmented. When they die they pass it on to their replacements! #macrophagesarecool https://t.co/dRO4zfMLJn
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Tattoos are permanent due to skin macrophage dynamics. This video explains how macrophages and fibroblasts contribute to tattoo stability and the challenges in removing tattoos effectively.
The first two studies used genetically altered mouse models. This study uses simulated human skin. The first study (Baranska et al 2018) using this model showed that macrophages engulf pigment, excrete when they die, & are re-engulfed. https://t.co/uEF64Vx06P
@Sfekke2 https://t.co/mcSwT8CzsI / https://t.co/84A3NZtfJy
RT @nk_campbell: For most of human history, no one knew exactly why tattoos were permanent. For a while, it was assumed that the ink was ab…
RT @nk_campbell: For most of human history, no one knew exactly why tattoos were permanent. For a while, it was assumed that the ink was ab…
2/4) El hombre se ha tatuado la piel desde por lo menos unos 3300 años AC, pero solo desde hace 5 sabemos por qué es permanente. Simplemente, cuando algo debe desaparecer del cuerpo, los macrófagos se lo comen. Son los carroñeros del sistema inmunitario. https://t.co/eOgcE9ZYsF https://t.co/866GYG3J0y
RT @nk_campbell: For most of human history, no one knew exactly why tattoos were permanent. For a while, it was assumed that the ink was ab…
For most of human history, no one knew exactly why tattoos were permanent. For a while, it was assumed that the ink was absorbed by long-lived skin cells or fibroblasts. In 2018, a paper by Baranska et al. made a surprising discovery. 2/10 https://t.co/IzkI71PxjM
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@Fraslin Le rôle des macrophage dans les tatouages, c’est connu depuis longtemps. Mais l’article parlent des travaux de Marseille sur les macrophages poke @henri_sandrine https://t.co/MMv9zU0pu7
Macrophages might be the key to tattoo removal! Learn more here https://t.co/P6lhw0zOir
Late to the game on this but this is VERY cool. https://t.co/if5LR9Pa4H https://t.co/XCCmV3PELj
But the ugly tattoo I got in high school is still there? TIL: macrophage cells eat tattoo ink and pass it along from one generation to the next. https://t.co/GzgBZdmYEg https://t.co/XugycFklQ8
RRIDs were included in the Journal of Experimental Medicine paper "Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both t…" (https://t.co/gcaW5GxYXm). We appreciate the author's support of reproducibility. #ReproducibleResearch #RRID
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
Love the Harry Potter reference
⚫️ Pigment may be permanent due to a cycle of capture, release and recapture: macrophages die and release pigment, which is taken up by other macrophages before it can disperse. https://t.co/vhsC20EglY
큰포식세포의 문신 유지 기전 https://t.co/ttUNoSJqen
ΥΓ. Μια πιθανή μελλοντική λύση για να αφαιρεθεί πλήρως πλέον το *ΟΝΟΜΑ_ΠΡΩΗΝ Σ’ ΑΓΑΠΩ ΠΑΝΤΑ!!* είναι ο συνδυασμός λέηζερ με ειδική κατάλυση των μακροφάγων στην περιοχή εκείνη. Paper εδώ: https://t.co/YQYj9v5EZZ 5/5 https://t.co/D0PwtZMfI5
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
머야 찐인가 본데 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ https://t.co/I3HO4vgSpl
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
I'd never have imagined this!
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
I love science! https://t.co/dikhgb6qkc https://t.co/hIpHUzUj2n
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal | Journal of Experimental Medicine | Rockefeller University Press https://t.co/20taLAHVgX
Trippy science! https://t.co/Z9mw22uUIr
wait, what?? check out the paper...https://t.co/kKAMmVq5w8 https://t.co/LW30dcDtPh
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal | Journal of Experimental Medicine | Rockefeller University Press https://t.co/IO9K7PNxkb
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
Very cool and paper here https://t.co/I627wOiuzE https://t.co/PF8dOrAL9O
RT @ClementYChow: Woah. Convince me that Biology is not magic https://t.co/Ua7NgItIUq https://t.co/i5dJWrsLYa
Woah. Convince me that Biology is not magic https://t.co/Ua7NgItIUq https://t.co/i5dJWrsLYa
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
RT @ScienceYael: See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/H…
Upon tattooing, pigment particles are captured by macrophages. With time, macrophages die and release the tattoo pigment particles, where they are recaptured by other macrophages. Ongoing cycles of pigment capture & release account for tattoo persistence https://t.co/ksAKebEyGD
See paper here: Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/HCqBii7SGj
Tattoos can last a lifetime because the body thinks its under attack. So macrophages underneath the skin start eating up the ink pigments and just sit there all pigmented. When they die they pass it on to their replacements! #macrophagesarecool https://t.co/dRO4zfMLJn
@ZavaYit https://t.co/6A12Rb2aNe Por si quieres leer algo más detallado sobre eso
What tattoos really do our bodies' immune systems -Also see “Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal” https://t.co/ugPLFAadOJ https://t.co/N1r0n1JqYJ
Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal https://t.co/l6RT2uNQzz *planea su primer tatuaje*
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