January 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering” A 3D model of Dupuytren’s disease was developed for better drug testing.
September 2016 in “Toxicology letters” The 5050 MHA42MCS45 hydrogel blend is suitable for repairing load-bearing soft tissues.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
A new 3D breast tumor model helps test drug effects more accurately than traditional methods.
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November 2020 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Microfollicles can effectively model human hair follicles for research and testing.
March 2026 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Advanced lab models are needed to better study human skin aging and develop treatments.
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November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scientists can now grow hair-like structures in a lab using special 3D culture systems, which could potentially help people with hair loss or severe burns.
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October 2020 in “Biomedicines” Bioengineered skin models help reduce animal testing and advance research in cosmetics and skin disease.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microfluidic models improve testing for aging, wound healing, and oral tissue, reducing animal testing.
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April 2016 in “Science Advances” Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In vitro skin models are improving but still need more innovation to fully replicate human skin.
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January 2023 in “Applied Science and Convergence Technology” 3D bioprinting is useful for making tissues, testing drugs, and delivering drugs, but needs better materials, resolution, and scalability.
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” Effective sunscreen formulations can reduce skin absorption and enhance protection.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
August 2023 in “Micromachines” The new method can create hair follicle-like structures but not complete hair with roots and shafts, needing more improvement.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Researchers developed a 3D model of human hair follicle cells that can help understand hair growth and test new hair loss treatments.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A 3D skin model helps study wound healing better than traditional methods.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
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January 2018 in “Cell Reports” Scientists grew hair follicles from mouse stem cells in a lab setting.
January 2026 in “Lab on a Chip” Organoids and hair-on-chip technologies show promise for hair regeneration but face clinical challenges.
Dermal papilla cells can help form hair-like structures in lab-grown skin cells.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a 3D skin model with its own immune and blood vessel cells to better understand skin health and disease.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Materials” Bioprinting is advancing towards creating personalized tissues and organs, but challenges remain for clinical use.
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November 2024 in “Cells” Fish cell spheroids are a promising tool for replicating real-life conditions in research.
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March 2022 in “Nature Protocols” Scientists created hair-growing skin models from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin diseases.
January 2025 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” A protocol was developed to create 3D skin models from adult diseased cells to study Small Fiber Neuropathy.