September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Heavy metals in cosmetics can harm health, causing issues like cancer and hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Reviews/Bioinformatics Trends/Pharmacognosy review” Impatiens plants have potential health benefits but need more research.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Plant Growth Regulation”
March 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” A multidisciplinary approach is key to delaying aging and preventing age-related diseases.
180 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling” Chemistry42 effectively creates and optimizes new molecules for drug discovery.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The body can heal and achieve remarkable states through specific mind-body practices.
150 citations
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January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” Bioprinting could improve wound healing but needs more development to match real skin.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new hair dye method uses polyphenols and oxidation to create a long-lasting brown color on gray hair.
Supplements improve health, appearance, and athletic performance.
Improving quercetin absorption reduces aging signs in mice by benefiting gut health.
233 citations
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November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
The integumentary system, far from being superficial, plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and health by acting as a physical barrier and participating in various physiological processes. It prevents desiccation, protects against microorganisms, and regulates body temperature through mechanisms like altered blood flow and sweat evaporation. The system includes immunological components such as Langerhans cells, which alert the body to external dangers, and specialized sensory structures for detecting touch, temperature, and pressure. The chapter also explores skin specializations across species, the development of fingerprints, and variations in hair color and texture. Additionally, it discusses the biochemical roles of skin in vitamin D production and the forensic use of DNA from hair samples to assess long-term stress or environmental exposure. Overall, the integumentary system is vital and complex, contributing significantly to animal physiology.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
378 citations
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February 2020 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” 3 citations
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February 2025 in “Metabolites” The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” Australian fur seals' fur shows high levels of pollutants, which may be linked to hair loss in young female seals.
47 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Changes in skin microbes play a role in some skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.
48 citations
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January 2003 Endophytes from Southeast Asia and Japan can produce useful substances like enzymes and antibiotics.
October 2022 in “Legume Research” The research found a way to grow plant tissue and analyze compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, which is promising for hair restoration treatments.
55 citations
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August 2012 in “Resources and Environment” Landfill leachate harms liver and kidneys in rats, posing health risks.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Vascular Diseases” Ischemia-modified albumin can help diagnose ischemic conditions early, but better detection methods are needed.
73 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Mushrooms have beneficial properties for skin and hair care products and have great potential for future cosmetic use.
A new method creates valuable compounds for drug discovery by breaking traditional chemical rules.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
May 2025 in “REVISTA DA ASSOCIAÇÂO DE FARMÁCIAS VIVAS” The serum is effective, safe, and stable for skincare.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain glycol ethers during pregnancy may be linked to lower verbal comprehension in children.
April 2026 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” A balanced diet and nutricosmetics improve skin, hair, and nail health.
January 2026 in “Biomedicines” Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.