November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Developmental Cell” Feather patterns are influenced by enhancers and chromatin looping, and the structure of protein complexes important for hair growth has been detailed.
April 2021 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.
26 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.
January 2026 in “Plant Communications” Overexpressing SlCLE10 in tomatoes boosts root hair growth and drought tolerance.
Arginine deficiency hinders hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but restoring it can promote hair regeneration.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “Animals” PDGFA helps activate hair growth in cashmere goats.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-15 helps hair grow longer and stronger by extending the growth phase and reducing cell death.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.
72 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Surgery” L-PRF may help bone growth and healing, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
November 2022 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Phosphatidylinositol 4-kinases are crucial for root growth, defense, and immunity in Arabidopsis thaliana.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Recombinant Filaggrin-2 microneedles effectively promote hair growth and repair in hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing dandruff.
101 citations
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November 2019 in “The Plant Cell” AtZP1 protein stops root hair growth in plants by blocking certain genes.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
56 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
October 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Photothermal conditioning of PRP shows promise for improving hair growth but needs more research for confirmation.
September 2025 in “Biomolecules” The skin microenvironment significantly affects hair growth and loss, offering potential treatment avenues.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Nutrition research” Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
10 citations
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September 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” Stem cells improve nerve repair by enhancing blood vessel growth.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Life sciences” Pantothenic acid helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell signals.
3 citations
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” A new method using hyaluronic acid liposomes improves Minoxidil's effectiveness and safety for hair growth treatment.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Scientific reports” Whale genes show changes that help them live in water, like less hair and better flippers.
34 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in genetics” Stem cells can help other stem cells by producing supportive factors.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” MSC-protein helps regenerate gum tissue and bone.