October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
19 citations
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
38 citations
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
24 citations
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May 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” lncRNAs play a key role in hair follicle development, affecting cashmere quality and yield.
34 citations
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October 1982 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Moisture content significantly affects how human hair breaks.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All hair removal methods irritate underarm skin and cause dryness, with shaving being less irritating but more drying than plucking or waxing.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin helps control hair growth in cashmere goats, which could improve cashmere production.
134 citations
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January 2011 in “Development” Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
13 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health, but many soils lack enough zinc, affecting crops and potentially leading to health problems.
47 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature Genetics” 17 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
272 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.
35 citations
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Low-molecular weight hyaluronate can make damaged hair stronger.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
73 citations
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May 2009 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Disrupting the Sox21 gene in mice causes hair loss and regrowth cycles.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “PeerJ” Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Minoxidil, caffeine, and biotin can improve hair shine by restoring certain genes.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The treatment effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair by restoring natural lipids.
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Hair styling products can damage hair over time.
January 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” Keratin sponges are as biocompatible as collagen, but keratin gels are slightly less so.
36 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.
51 citations
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January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.