research Comparison of methanol and isopropanol as wash solvents for determination of hair cortisol concentration in grizzly bears and polar bears
Methanol is better than isopropanol for washing grizzly bear hair to measure cortisol.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals
Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
research Monitoring spatially resolved trace elements in polar bear hair using single spot laser ablation ICP-MS
Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.
research Hair growth rate estimation in North American ursids
Bear hair grows 0.10 to 1.05 mm per day, varying by individual and season.
research Extraction and Analysis of Cortisol from Human and Monkey Hair
The method effectively measures long-term stress levels using hair samples.
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5 / 20 resultscommunity The other day I had a random discussion about not eating the livers of predators like polar bears because you can get vitamin A poisoning, my nurse roommate looked up symptoms and found telogen effluvium was one of them...
A user experienced hair thinning possibly due to excess vitamin A from taking extra gummy vitamins. They stopped taking the vitamins and are seeking advice on hair regrowth and managing vitamin A levels.
community Fin shed is no joke. This is from running my hand through my hair on my way home
The conversation is about hair shedding experienced while using finasteride (fin) for hair loss treatment. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil (min), and other treatments, noting that shedding is often a sign that the treatment is working.
community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.
A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.
community This guy won the jackpot in the hair genetics lottery. He had to pay the taxes (white hair) though
A man with thick, white hair is admired for his genetics, leading to discussions about hair loss and the preference for white hair over balding. Some speculate about the use of treatments like finasteride.
community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit
A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.
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