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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Engineering the cell microenvironment is key for advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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September 2023 in “PLoS biology” Newly divided skin cells quickly move to join skin structures due to tissue tension and specific signals.
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April 2025 in “Communications Biology” Monocytes in hair follicles help neutrophils move through the skin in contact dermatitis.
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May 2021 in “Advanced Materials” Triboelectric nanogenerators can use body movement to power therapeutic treatments, potentially transforming personalized healthcare.
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February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
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May 2003 in “Mechanisms of Development” Increasing calcium sensing receptor speeds up skin and hair development in mice.
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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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May 2024 in “BioEssays” TRPV3 is important for skin health and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dopamine receptors in the brain influence itch-related scratching behavior.
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April 2022 in “Critical reviews in food science and nutrition” Skin odorant receptors respond to flavors and could be targeted to improve skin health and treat diseases.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating TRPA1 reduces scarring and promotes tissue regeneration.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
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January 2015 ERK activation spreads between cells, influencing cell division and wound healing.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The mineralocorticoid receptor temporarily affects mouse skin development, but the glucocorticoid receptor has a more lasting impact.
February 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Only Deomyinae rodents can regenerate complex tissues.
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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 1982 in “Cell and Tissue Research” January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The new bioreactor improves skin grafts by evenly stretching cells and monitoring conditions for better growth.
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May 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Microneedle radiofrequency helps skin repair and rejuvenate by activating fibroblasts and remodeling the skin's structure.