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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
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November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
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January 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.
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January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Canine epidermal neural crest stem cells could be a promising treatment for spinal cord injuries in dogs.
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
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December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
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February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
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November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
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February 2014 in “Advances in Stem Cells” Placenta-derived stem cells can help study and treat spontaneous abortion.
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” A machine learning model can predict alopecia areata early using specific gene markers.
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October 2017 in “ecancermedicalscience” Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
September 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes and pathways affect wool fiber thickness, improving wool quality.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Dorper sheep's wool shedding is linked to specific genes and pathways, which may help understand human hair growth.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Rabbits with high wool production have more hair follicles, influenced by specific long noncoding RNAs.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Long noncoding RNAs help regulate hair follicle density in rabbits.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Anti-glycation treatments might slow skin aging, but more research is needed.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
January 2008 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair follicle stem cells are similar to mesenchymal stem cells and can become neural-like cells under certain conditions.
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October 2006 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Feather growth and regeneration involve complex patterns, stem cells, and evolutionary insights.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
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.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.