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September 2024 in “Heliyon” Nanobioceramics can effectively and cheaply heal wounds without side effects.
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
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December 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Bionanomaterials from natural sources show promise in improving wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The serum helps make hair thicker, stronger, and healthier.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The serum promotes thicker, stronger, and healthier hair.
Tannin improved dermatitis symptoms and may help hair growth in affected mice.
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
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September 1982 in “Journal of ultrastructure research” Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
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January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Combining sugarcane fiber and enzymes reduces hairballs in cats.
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
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July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
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December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keeping β-catenin levels high in mammary cells disrupts their development and branching.
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Irwin Freedberg greatly advanced dermatology research and mentored many future scientists.
The KRTAP36-1 gene affects wool quality in Chinese Tan lambs.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.