July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
July 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Genetics influence opioid addiction risk, diet affects COVID-19 severity, Aerva lanata may harm kidneys, some plants fight fungi and cancer, and nursing students need better contraceptive knowledge.
Lamivudine might reverse hair graying and needs more research for potential treatments.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
The study found genetic variations in sheep linked to traits like milk production, growth, and health.
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July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
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April 2025 in “Nature Communications” GIANT improves brain imaging by using genetics to better map brain regions.
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to four genetic areas, especially the HLA-B*07:02 allele.
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December 2017 in “EMBO Reports” Circadian rhythms are crucial for stem cell function and tissue repair, and understanding them may improve aging and regeneration treatments.
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March 2021 in “Nature” Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” Oncogenic melanocyte stem cells can develop into melanoma similar to human cases.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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October 2023 in “Oncogene” p63 is essential for controlling epithelial stem cells and tissue health.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different types of skin cells are organized in a special way in large wounds to help with healing and hair growth.
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August 2014 in “Clinical endocrinology” Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists made stem cells that can grow hair by adding three specific factors to them.
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reversing female hair loss.
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April 2015 in “Transboundary and Emerging Diseases” A hospital outbreak of catheter infections in calves was caused by a bacteria from a beef herd, leading to longer hospital stays, more drug use, and calf deaths.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A humanized CXCL12 antibody may delay and treat alopecia areata by altering the immune response.
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August 2017 in “PloS one” Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.