July 2011 in “Microscopy and microanalysis” Human hair's structure makes it tough and resistant to breaking.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” The method effectively images and correlates elements and metabolites in tissue samples at a micron scale.
25 citations
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
48 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Trichocyte filaments have a low-density core and may include proteins for hair structure.
24 citations
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January 1969 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Enlarged facial pores are denser, more contrasted, and linked to changes in skin structure and hair follicles.
October 2014 in “Microscopy” The method using ionic liquid improves observation of cell structures with less damage.
11 citations
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June 1974 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Follicular mucinosis causes significant damage to hair follicle cells.
January 1994 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Electron microscopy helps understand skin structure and diseases.
2 citations
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January 2010 Tianzhu white yak hair varies in structure and density between fuzz and coarse hair.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
316 citations
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
56 citations
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November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” Continuous microfluidic processes can help scale up microtissue production for industrial and clinical use.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Structural Biology” High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
January 2015 in “Chinese Veterinary Science” Recognizing ultrastructures of cashmere goat hair follicles helps identify and locate follicle layers.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
Daily hair care may cause holes in hair fibers.
3 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new 3D imaging method accurately measures hair surface details quickly.
65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
7 citations
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January 2011 in “Biochemistry Research International” Hard α-keratin has a universal molecular structure with a specific superlattice arrangement.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Melanin granules can be expelled by exocytosis.
January 2017 in “대한미용학회지” The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
28 citations
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October 1985 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
September 1989 in “PubMed” The method allows detailed observation of hair tissue structures.