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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
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January 2018 in “Microscopy research” Scientists found markers called CD34 and CD200 that help identify stem cells in mouse and human hair follicles.
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February 2025 in “Metabolites” The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
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April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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May 2025 in “BMC Genomics” lncRNAs may help control cashmere goat hair growth by responding to light changes.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
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January 2016 in “Acta histochemica” Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
December 2023 in “Animals” The research found genes and miRNAs that may control hair growth in Forest Musk Deer.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
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June 2024 in “Pharmacological Research” FOL-026 peptide may help hair growth and cardiovascular health by improving blood flow and cell functions.
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” Essential oils in cosmetics offer benefits but require careful formulation for safety and effectiveness.
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October 2022 in “Nutrients” Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The document concludes that individuals with a rare genetic disorder linked to the AEBP1 gene may experience a unique type of hair loss and should be monitored for heart issues.
December 2025 in “Neurobiology of Stress” People who recently attempted suicide during depression showed signs of adrenal fatigue, but had higher DHEA levels around the attempt time.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
April 2026 in “Applied Materials Today” The dressing helps heal chronic wounds by swelling and releasing drugs when needed.
August 2024 in “Clinical & experimental pathology” Forensic DNA phenotyping can now predict more physical traits and ancestry from DNA, but further improvements are needed.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Adults with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome may have serious heart problems and need lifelong heart monitoring.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
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September 2018 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Matrigel supports cell growth and repair, and thymosin beta 4 aids tissue regeneration and healing.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
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April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.