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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
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November 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.
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May 2020 in “Journal of visualized experiments” Controlled light treatment in mouse skin speeds up healing and hair growth.
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December 2014 in “Nature Communications” Fibroblasts can be turned into melanocytes for potential skin treatments.
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October 1999 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Research” A plant mixture extract helped grow hair by boosting cell growth and growth factors while blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
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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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April 2013 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” CD61 is important for mouse tooth cell growth and works through Lgr5.
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December 2017 in “Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências” 6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Wnt10b helps hair follicle cells mature and produce pigment.
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June 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPV genes in mice improve ear tissue healing by speeding up skin growth and repair.
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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 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
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January 2014 in “Journal of prosthodontic research” Bioengineered salivary glands in mice can produce saliva when tasting sour or bitter, but have different protein levels and nerve signals compared to natural glands.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
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February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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January 2020 in “Cells” The research found that the gene activity in mouse skin stem cells changes significantly as they age.
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June 2017 in “Regeneration” BMP2 needs periosteal tissue to help regenerate mouse middle finger bones within a specific time.
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
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January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.