January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Progeria, a disease that causes early aging, is linked to a gene mutation and helps us understand normal aging.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
December 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” The RapidHIT ID system can effectively get DNA profiles from hair roots with enough cells.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Epigenetic and metabolic changes affect stem cell function and aging in skin.
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.
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September 2008 in “Stem Cells” Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Aging changes hair stem cells and their environment, leading to gray hair and hair thinning, but understanding these changes could help develop treatments for hair regeneration.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” NMN supplements may improve hair quality and appearance in middle-aged women.
Defective nuclear transport may cause gene expression changes in Progeria.
July 2017 in “Cancer Research” Polyamines help repair DNA breaks and may influence cancer development.
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November 2025 in “Aging Cell” EDA2R is a key gene linked to ageing and diseases, and targeting it may help treat conditions like hair loss and chronic diseases.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Neuroscience” 16 citations
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cells in hair die by breaking down their DNA and mitochondria as they form keratin.
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November 2020 in “Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express” DNA nanostructures could be a cost-effective way to deliver cancer drugs with fewer side effects.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists found new and known long non-coding RNAs in mouse hair follicle stem cells that may be important for stem cell function and could be targets for cancer treatment.
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bioengineered skin models aging well, useful for studying aging and testing treatments.
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” Box A of HMGB1 can improve stem cell function, aiding anti-aging therapy.
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January 2015 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” A 3.75-year-old girl showed that different body organs can grow at different rates.
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May 2003 in “PubMed” Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Older mice have stiffer skin with less elasticity due to changes in collagen and skin structure, affecting aging and hair loss.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The convention highlighted the importance of comprehensive patient care and early diagnosis in dermatology.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
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December 2024 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” B6J mice live longer before 24 months, but B6N mice live longer after; both strains show weight gain, increased food and water intake, and health issues as they age.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The DNMT3B -579G>T polymorphism may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.