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February 2005 in “Biopolymers” Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Mineral levels in hair don't significantly affect the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.
April 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” Catalase in processed meats may emit electromagnetic fields that increase cancer risk.
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June 1998 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Young women with diabetic parents have high zinc and low copper levels.
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Titanium dioxide nanoparticles may harm the male reproductive system.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
September 2001 in “PubMed” The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
January 2023 in “Neuroscience applied” People with an imbalance between their cognitive and emotional empathy have lower levels of the hormone oxytocin in their hair.
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
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June 2025 in “Environmental Research” Most women had adequate essential elements except zinc, and lead levels were higher in peri-/post-menopausal women.
Early detection and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, especially in premenopausal women, is crucial for rapid symptom improvement.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting specific molecular pathways may improve treatments for chemoresistant cancers.
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January 1994 Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.
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February 1998 in “Polymer journal” Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride, at doses of 5mg or higher, may negatively affect male fertility by reducing the expression of certain genes involved in sperm production.
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July 2025 in “BMC Women s Health” Iron deficiency causes many symptoms, and transferrin saturation is a better diagnostic marker than hemoglobin.
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January 2007 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” Microbeam radiation therapy's dose distribution changes with depth.
Calorie restriction changes the elemental and isotopic makeup of mouse hair and bone.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
March 2026 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Dopamine-modified adhesives are improving for sticking tissues underwater.
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
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