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September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
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Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
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Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
AI-assisted surgical robots improve surgery precision and safety.
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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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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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
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May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Acne-affected skin has more inflammation-related proteins and bacteria than healthy skin.
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
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July 2005 in “Genetics” Key genes are crucial for Drosophila wing development and could be insecticide targets.
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November 2011 in “Forest Ecology and Management” Understanding the fruiting patterns of Ficus trees can improve forest restoration by ensuring pollinators survive and biodiversity is supported.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.