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November 2019 in “The Plant Cell” AtZP1 protein stops root hair growth in plants by blocking certain genes.
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March 2017 in “Plant and Cell Physiology” Light sheet fluorescence microscopy effectively measures calcium changes in Arabidopsis root hairs.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” The method allows for 3D tracking of hair follicle stem cells and shows they can regenerate hair for up to 180 days.