January 2016 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” A new method using gold nanoshells and infrared light effectively delivers siRNA to cancer and stem cells with precision and minimal damage.
A comprehensive human skin cell atlas was created to better understand skin biology and disease.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new tool allows easier long-term imaging of live skin cells, helping study diseases like skin cancer.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Aging” A new painless method to collect hair follicles helps study DNA damage and aging.
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May 2016 in “Biology Direct” A new method, iSiMPRe, effectively identifies key protein regions in cancer genes, highlighting potential drug targets.
30 citations
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The method effectively extracts high-quality DNA from marmoset hair, avoiding blood chimerism.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a detailed map of gene activity in different parts of human hair follicles.
A new method allows detailed, continuous imaging of crustacean leg regeneration without harming the cells.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery” Endoscopic imaging can improve tracking of stem cells in the body.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Infection” Some early COVID-19 mutations in patients predicted future common virus mutations.
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May 2020 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” Scientists made a sensor that can detect a specific type of RNA related to androgen receptors quickly and accurately.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The research helps improve wool quality and aids human hair research.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research updated the skin cell profile, finding new skin cell markers and showing fibroblasts' key role in skin health.
46 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomaterials” 45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” Laser microdissection helps get DNA from single hair follicles for better forensic analysis.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Different types of inactive melanocyte stem cells exist with unique characteristics and potential to develop into other cells.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” The method effectively images and correlates elements and metabolites in tissue samples at a micron scale.
December 2025 in “Drug Discovery and Molecular Docking (DDMD)” Single-cell transcriptomics reveals detailed cellular diversity and key pathways in tissue regeneration.
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “EMBO reports” New DNA analysis and machine learning are advancing forensic science, improving accuracy and expanding into non-human applications.
36 citations
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November 2005 in “Forensic Science International” BioPlex-11 improves DNA profiling from telogen hair roots in forensic work.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
62 citations
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
57 citations
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February 1994 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin affects mouse skin and may regulate skin functions.
49 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid function affects skin health, with a complex interaction between the two.
47 citations
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December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.