March 2026 in “Journal of Nanotheranostics” Nanotechnology improves CRISPR-Cas9 delivery for cancer treatment, but challenges remain.
January 2026 in “Research” New technologies show promise for safer, more effective hair loss treatments.
November 2025 in “Molecules” Microextraction techniques improve hormone testing while being environmentally friendly.
December 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The Spherical Skin Model improves drug and cosmetic testing by accurately mimicking human skin for efficient compound screening.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The nanofiber membranes effectively promote wound healing and have strong antibacterial properties.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
Monocyclic aromatic compounds are important for developing various drugs and treatments.
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
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November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
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August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” IGF-1 affects hair loss and could be a potential treatment.
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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
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August 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles show promise for skin treatments but need better formulation strategies.
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September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
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August 2017 in “Synlett” Scientists in India found a safer and efficient way to make a type of medicine called hydantoins from carbamates, which also worked well in making the seizure medicine, Ethotoin.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a deeper understanding of skin aging and photodamage is needed to create better skin treatments.
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September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.
June 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” Focus on improving healthspan with safe, evidence-based interventions, not just anti-aging claims.
January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Research on silica-based nanobiomaterials for tissue regeneration is rapidly growing, with China leading in volume and the U.S. excelling in impact.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.