September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
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January 1995 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Glycine is a key transmitter in rat spinal cord synapses, often alongside GABA.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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January 2024 in “Advances in Engineering Technology Research” Bone marrow stem cells from Guizhou miniature pigs can grow well and become different cell types, useful for tissue engineering.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HGF/SF injections can stimulate hair growth and increase hair follicle size in mice.
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March 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” The new assay can track and measure melanosome transfer between skin cells, confirming filopodia's role in this process.
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April 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” Mesenchymal stem cells release substances that help tissue repair, and their effectiveness can be improved by understanding environmental influences.
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July 2018 in “Molecules” Gene expression in milk cells and blood can help detect illegal rbST use in cows.
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April 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Dermatologists should be involved in the care of hematology patients due to common skin issues.
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” S100A4 and NMIIA promote tumor growth in glioblastoma by enhancing blood vessel functions.
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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
April 2024 in “JMR. Journal of molecular recognition/Journal of molecular recognition” Hydrophilic carbon dots cause one protein to clump more and prevent another from clumping.
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December 2011 in “New England Journal of Medicine” The FDA did not approve certain drugs for prostate cancer prevention due to concerns about their effectiveness and potential risks.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
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January 2011 in “Chinese Herbal Medicines” Improving wogonin's solubility greatly increases its absorption in the body.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better when their size matches the cuticula thickness.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
A 5 cm hair sample can reveal blood type and keratin type for forensic use.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Physics” The technique accurately identifies and evaluates hair follicle structures in skin.
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November 2015 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
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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.
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December 2016 in “Blood” A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” GFRα2 is essential for controlling neuron size but not for target innervation in certain sensory neurons.
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July 2011 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
March 2017 in “Open access journal of surgery” The document concludes that more standardized research is needed to fully understand and optimize the use of platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative medicine.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
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October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.