20 citations
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July 2006 in “Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger” The 15th-century Korean mummy's hair was well-preserved due to a protective lime-soil coating.
19 citations
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July 2024 in “Drug Delivery” Polymer-based nanocarriers can improve acne treatment by delivering drugs through hair follicles more effectively.
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October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
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April 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” The research helps understand how stem cells turn into hair follicle cells.
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December 2023 Hair grows in cycles and changes with age, starting from fetal development.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Higher keratin protein levels are important for the wool's shine in Magra sheep.
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February 2015 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Different hair fiber brands have unique electrostatic and dielectric properties.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” Squid ink melanin nanoparticles create a safe, long-lasting black hair dye that protects hair and offers UV protection.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The TO-TF copolymer strengthens damaged hair effectively and sustainably.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogels improve wound healing and tissue regeneration better than traditional treatments.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” The shampoo straightens hair while keeping it healthy and less damaged.
January 2025 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” 2′‐Fucosyllactose reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in mice.
November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Skin organoids help improve wound healing and tissue repair.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
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December 2019 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost eye drops make rabbit eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker, and increase the number of lashes without causing inflammation.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling can weaken hair in some AGA patients.
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August 2025 in “Molecules” Hederagenin shows promise for cancer and inflammation treatment but needs modifications to improve effectiveness.
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January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” Current skin substitutes help heal severe burns but don't fully replicate natural skin features.
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November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
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August 2004 in “Physiological Genomics” Dermal papilla cells help skin stem cells grow into hair.
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December 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.