research Evolution of long scalp hair in humans
Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
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research Current Protocols: Alopecia Areata Mouse Models for Drug Efficacy and Mechanism Studies
The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
research eLife assessment: Touch receptor end-organ innervation and function require sensory neuron expression of the transcription factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
research Interpretation of the Yak Skin Single-Cell Transcriptome Landscape
The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
research In vitro strategies for mimicking dynamic cell–ECM reciprocity in 3D culture models
The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
research Recent advances in neuropeptide-related omics and gene editing: Spotlight on NPY and somatostatin and their roles in growth and food intake of fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Effects of Restraint Stress and Allopregnanolone Inhibition on Amphetamine Locomotor Sensitivity
Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
research Lead, Cadmium, Copper and Zinc Concentrations in Blood and Hair of Mothers of Children with Locomotor System Malformations
Higher lead levels were found in mothers of children with malformations.
research Effects of implanted human hair keratin on the neural function and morphologic change of injured spinal cord in adult rats
Human hair keratin may help repair injured spinal cord tissue in rats.
research Multipotent hair follicle stem cells promote repair of spinal cord injury and recovery of walking function
Hair follicle stem cells can help repair spinal cord injuries and improve walking.
research Nestin-Expressing Hair Follicle-Accessible Pluripotent Stem Cells for Nerve and Spinal Cord Repair
Hair follicle stem cells can help repair nerve and spinal cord injuries.
research Systemic subchronic toxicity and comparison of four selenium nutritional supplements by 90-day oral exposure in Sprague-Dawley rats
High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
research Spider joint hair sensilla: adaptation to proprioreceptive stimulation
Spider joint hair sensilla are adapted to sense movement during walking.
research Progesterone and its Metabolites: Anticonvulsant and Behavioral Studies
Progesterone and its metabolites can prevent seizures without major side effects.
research Anti‐Fertility Effects of Amlodipine in Adult Male Wistar Rats
Amlodipine impairs fertility in male rats by affecting sperm and testicular structure.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Physical inactivity is a disease synonymous for a non-permissive brain disorder
Physical inactivity is a primary cause of many human illnesses.
research Mapping Metabolism: Monitoring Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity Directly in Tissue
The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation—Identifying Constructs for Increasing Physical Activity Behaviours in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Boosting motivation can increase physical activity in women with PCOS.
research The advantages of hair follicle pluripotent stem cells over embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells for regenerative medicine
Hair follicle stem cells are a practical and ethical option for nerve repair in regenerative medicine.
research Isoproterenol directs hair follicle-associated pluripotent (HAP) stem cells to differentiate in vitro to cardiac muscle cells which can be induced to form beating heart-muscle tissue sheets
Isoproterenol helps hair follicle stem cells turn into beating heart muscle cells.
research Hair sampling for cortisol analysis with mother-toddler dyads living in low-income homes
Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.
research The alopecia areata phenotype is induced by the water avoidance stress test in cchcr1-deficient mice
Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
research Nanocarriers for Improved Delivery of Angiotensin-(1-7)
Nanocarriers like liposomes and cyclodextrins improve how angiotensin-(1-7) is delivered in the body.
research Poster 147 Determination of Individual in Vivo Hip Muscle Forces Using an EMG‐to‐Force Processing Model
The EMG-to-force model accurately predicts hip muscle forces during walking.
research Lactate dehydrogenase activity drives hair follicle stem cell activation
Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
research Peripheral Skin Temperature and Circadian Biological Clock in Shift Nurses after a Day off
Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.
research The regeneration of caudal epidermal specializations inLygodactylus picturatus keniensis (gekkonidae, Lacertilia)
Lizards can regrow their tail scales with the same structure, distribution, and gender-specific features as the original ones, and this unique ability is not seen in adult mammals.
research Homoeopathic intervention in classic case of alopecia areata: A case study
Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.