“Blue light penetrates about a millimeter into skin, where it’s absorbed by molecules called porphyrins that are present in acne-causing bacteria,” says Dr. Shamban. “Once inside these porphyrins, the ...

That's because blue light is an effective weapon against bacteria porphyrins, which are sensitive to light. By activating bacteria porphyrins, blue light can oxidize and, therefore, destroy ...

THE average physician confronted with the subject of porphyrin metabolism pictures ... rare disease characterized by sensitivity to light and acute abdominal pain. Actually, porphyrin derivatives ...

Scientists develop a highly efficient material that transforms light and moisture into precise mechanical movements and ...

A porphyrin is a dye-type molecule ... In the course of this study, it was found that the cavity of a certain dendrimer, like a biological light-harvesting antenna, traps photons and channels the ...