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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
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April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
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October 2020 in “Brain Research Bulletin” Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
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April 2020 in “American Journal of Case Reports” A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” Lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, and chamomile essential oils may help protect cells important for hair growth from damage and could promote hair growth.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” NAC1 controls certain enzymes that reduce root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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January 2023 in “Pharmacophore” Tea compound EGCG may slow aging by affecting gene activity.
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December 2020 Malva verticillata seed extracts, specifically linoleic acid, can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals.
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June 2021 in “National Medical Journal of China” Bimatoprost helps mouse hair grow by turning on a specific growth pathway.
Malva verticillata seed extracts, specifically linoleic acid, can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth by activating a specific pathway in hair cells.
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Certain plant compounds can help treat diabetes.
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October 2022 in “Jikken Dobutsu” Philippines stingless bee propolis helps hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
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