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January 2019 in “Studia Biologica” Extracted keratin from wool and hair can be used in medicine and bioengineering.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The nanofiber scaffolds improved skin wound healing by supporting cell growth and tissue repair.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
May 2023 in “Journal of Scientific Research”
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April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
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October 2021 in “AAPS PharmSciTech”
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A special coating was made for artificial hair fibers that can slowly release silver ions for up to 56 days, providing long-term protection against bacteria and inflammation.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Separation Science” The method effectively measures spermidine in hair lotions.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” The new GelMet hydrogel can effectively support skin cell growth for tissue engineering.
28 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.
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January 2009 in “Advances in Materials Science and Engineering” Wool keratin is reactive, biocompatible, biodegradable, and can model keratin from other sources.
February 2026 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Droplet microfluidics can precisely create microgels for advanced bioengineering uses.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of cleaner production” New eco-friendly method strengthens and sets hair using light and causes less damage.
January 2023 in “Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences” Surfactants in spanlastics improve drug delivery by making nanovesicles more flexible and stable for painless administration through the mouth.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
November 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A new method improves the isolation of hair follicle cells for better hair growth research.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Textile Research Journal” The effectiveness of reducing agents on hair fibers depends on their electrode potentials.
March 2024 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” Scientists developed a new way to create skin-like structures from stem cells using a special 3D gel and a device that improves cell organization and increases hair growth.
August 2023 in “Micromachines” The new method can create hair follicle-like structures but not complete hair with roots and shafts, needing more improvement.
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September 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Human hair has bipolar electrical charges because of a gap in the hair follicle's electromagnetic field.
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March 2015 Human hair has electromagnetic properties.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that a new method combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy may help understand skin cell interactions and diseases.
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January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel made from egg white and zinc speeds up wound healing.
November 2025 in “Chemistry - An Asian Journal” EISA uses enzymes to create precise nanostructures in cells, offering new ways to design adaptive materials and therapies.
Bubble microneedles effectively deliver drugs through the skin and mouth, improving treatment speed and efficiency.