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October 2025 in “Science Advances” IFN-γ production by CD4 T cells is crucial for causing alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “Cell Metabolism” Serine is vital for hair follicle stem cells to balance hair growth and skin repair.
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Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Pilose antler extract helps hair grow in mice with a type of hair loss by speeding up the growth phase.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” A new hydrogel made from human cells improves wound healing by working with immune cells to promote repair.
December 2023 in “Aggregate” Scientists are using clumps of special stem cells to improve organ repair.
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November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Advancements in tissue engineering show promise for hair follicle regeneration to treat hair loss.
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