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Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” A mix of specific inhibitors and a growth factor helps keep hair growth cells from losing their properties in the lab.
Two nutritional supplements improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women with hair loss conditions.