A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
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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.
46 citations
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January 2009 in “Textile Research Journal” Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” A 1.0% tyrosine diet increases melanin in chicken feathers.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Clitoria ternatea has potential health and skincare benefits but needs more testing for safe use.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Clitoria ternatea has potential health and skincare benefits but needs more testing for safe use.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Topical moxidectin effectively treats mange in wombats.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.
45 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” *Acorus calamus* has many medicinal benefits but needs more safety research.
18 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Superwettable bio-interfaces improve wound care by better managing fluids.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” Vaccination reduces COVID-19 severity, and some symptoms like hair loss can persist for a year.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Viruses” Antiandrogens may help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking virus entry into cells.
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March 2025 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Exosomes show promise in treating acute kidney injury by protecting and repairing kidney cells.
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November 2024 in “Bone Reports” Cellularity can estimate mesenchymal stem cell concentration in bone marrow, aiding regenerative medicine.
March 2024 in “BMC cancer” High levels of ST14 and TMEFF1 proteins in ovarian cancer are linked to worse patient outcomes and may be a new treatment target.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
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December 2024 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” 46 citations
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November 1998 in “Experimental Cell Research” K15 gene is mainly active in the basal layers of hair follicles and epithelia, aiding early skin cell development.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine” Smilax aristolochiifolia is declining in Puebla, Mexico, needing conservation efforts.
15 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain miRNAs play a key role in the growth of cashmere by affecting hair follicle development and regeneration.
10 citations
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Geranium plants have healing properties like fighting microbes, protecting the liver, reducing inflammation, and may help with viruses, stomach issues, and diabetes.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” The pointed gourd plant has many medicinal uses, including anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties, but some uses lack scientific proof.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Goat skin adapts to seasonal changes through genes that respond to daylight length, affecting hormone levels and potentially making skin cells light-sensitive.
22 citations
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April 1967 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” Southern elephant seals develop hair follicles and skin layers before birth, with moulting starting a week after birth and finishing in three weeks.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.