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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
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November 2019 in “The Plant Cell” AtZP1 protein stops root hair growth in plants by blocking certain genes.
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
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A rare skin condition in a 17-year-old was diagnosed late, stressing the need for careful evaluation and genetic testing.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting TRP channels may help reduce excessive scarring.