May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
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January 2021 in “Genome biology” scMC effectively separates biological signals from technical noise in single-cell genomics data.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
July 2018 in “Current Analytical Chemistry” The method effectively detects minoxidil in hair-growth products.
January 1995 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists” Transglutaminase does not modify human hair.
14 citations
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Seven genes are highly expressed in both germ-line and hematopoietic stem cells.
22 citations
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July 2010 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A quick method was developed to detect banned substances in urine for doping control.
2 citations
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January 2013 Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
14 citations
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September 2019 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Hair keratin proteins can be reliably identified in hair as short as 0.12 cm, with 0.5 to 2 cm being the best length for analysis.
26 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
8 citations
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April 1997 in “Experimental Dermatology” hHbl gene is active in hair shaft cells and some pilomatricomas.
12 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
53 citations
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October 2003 in “Genetics” The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
40 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” Whole hair strands can reliably measure gamma ray exposure using ESR techniques, but samples should be analyzed quickly or stored in liquid nitrogen.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” Researchers found a new way to create hair-growing structures in the lab that can grow hair when put into mice.
September 2012 in “European journal of psychotraumatology” A new method accurately measures long-term hormone levels in hair.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
14 citations
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September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc pyrithione needs targeted delivery to the scalp for effective dandruff treatment.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Bio-enhanced hair restoration, using methods like growth factors, stem cells, and ATP, results in better hair growth and density than traditional hair transplants.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new device improves hair transplant success for people of African descent by considering skin thickness and firmness.
2 citations
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March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Research on "hair cloning" for hair loss shows potential for hair thickening but has not yet achieved new hair growth in humans.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioners are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic ones for healthy, manageable hair.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair conditioners are a safe and effective alternative to synthetic ones for healthy, manageable hair.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”