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November 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
February 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Light can be used to stimulate ear hair cells, improving speed and consistency over previous methods.
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January 2012 in “Psychology” Depression may be linked to changes in body electrolytes and muscle inactivity, similar to effects of weightlessness.
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January 2015 in “Steroids” The study created a model to help design new inhibitors for steroidal 5α-reductase enzymes.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” All five hair fiber products improved appearance but didn't stick to completely bald areas.
December 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Electrospinning creates materials that help heal wounds by mimicking natural tissue and delivering proteins.
August 1989 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids/Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids” The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
December 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.
2 citations
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November 1996 in “PubMed” Most people have similar hair protein patterns, but a rare variant was found in two women.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Biomedicines” Low-frequency electromagnetic fields may help hair growth by affecting certain growth-related molecules.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” The active ingredient improves the strength of damaged hair fibers.
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February 1989 in “PubMed” Electrophoresis can effectively analyze hair proteins for forensic use, even after cosmetic treatments and up to 2 years of weathering.
11 citations
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August 2006 in “Cell Biology International” Endothelin-1 helps amelanotic melanocytes stick and move better on certain proteins.
46 citations
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May 2006 in “Laser Physics” Particles similar in size to hair cells penetrate hair follicles better.
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February 2024 in “Nature cell biology” Mechanical forces are crucial for shaping cells and forming tissues during development.
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May 2021 in “EMBO journal” Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
January 1990 in “Advances in forensic haemogenetics” Human hair protein patterns are inherited genetically.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
5 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of biomechanics” Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.
48 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Trichocyte filaments have a low-density core and may include proteins for hair structure.
132 citations
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October 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Electrolysis is effective for permanent hair removal, but technique is key to avoid scarring, and sometimes hormonal treatment is needed for women with hirsutism.
The patch speeds up wound healing by using electricity and heat.
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January 2009 in “Journal of S C C J” Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.