research Monitoring spatially resolved trace elements in polar bear hair using single spot laser ablation ICP-MS 9 citations , August 2020 in “Ecological indicators” Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.
research Examining the Utility of LA-ICP-MS for Detection of Time-resolved Zinc Exposures and Determination of Hair Growth Rate January 2024 in “ResearchWorks at the University of Washington (University of Washington)” LA-ICP-MS effectively measures zinc, lead, and mercury in hair.
research Elemental hair analysis: A review of procedures and applications 96 citations , September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research Analysis of Mercury in Sequential Micrometer Segments of Single Hair Strands of Fish-Eaters 27 citations , December 2006 in “Environmental Science & Technology” LA-ICP-MS can effectively track mercury exposure over time in hair.
research Relation between mineral composition of human hair and common illnesses 11 citations , September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.