September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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May 2018 in “Nutrition and healthy aging” Skin aging is largely due to differences in stiffness and elasticity between skin layers, leading to wrinkles.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Auxin helps root hairs grow in high phosphate by affecting ROS and involving RSL2 and RSL4.
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January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Many adult women suffer from persistent or late-onset acne, and while various treatments exist, finding the right one can be challenging.
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May 2020 in “EMBO reports” Calcium is important for stem cell function and maintenance, especially in blood and skin cells.
June 2021 in “Current Biochemistry” Stingless bee propolis at a 6.25% concentration effectively stops dandruff-causing bacteria growth, performing better than ketoconazole.
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June 2021 in “Molecules” Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.
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January 2022 in “Open Health” Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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January 2024 in “Materials advances” Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
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January 2021 in “Plants” High energy boosts root hair growth in plants, while low energy stops it.
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March 2017 in “Journal of inclusion phenomena and macrocyclic chemistry” Minoxidil mixed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water can improve hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Extracts from three Polynesian plants were found to promote hair growth by affecting cell growth and gene expression related to hair.
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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes linked to important traits in Chinese sheep and goats have been identified, but challenges remain in breeding improvements.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” pH, calcium, and reactive oxygen species regulate plant cell growth, with key roles for NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane H+-ATPases.
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September 2024 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Malassezia furfur lipids improve skin health at pH 6.
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April 2006 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
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July 2010 in “Cell” Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
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February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging mice have slower hair regeneration due to changes in signal balance, but the environment, not stem cell loss, controls this, suggesting treatments could focus on environmental factors.
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October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and contains compounds with potential for drug development.