Different genes and pathways are active in yak skin and hair cells, affecting hair growth and immune responses.
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be new treatment targets.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by disrupting hair follicle immunity, suggesting a new treatment approach.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The skin basement membrane is specialized for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
March 2016 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” Type XIX Collagen is present in specific skin and hair cells during development.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
20 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
477 citations
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March 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The DMI3 gene is essential for nodule development and symbiosis in certain plants.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Chemical papers/Chemické zvesti” A new sensor can detect minoxidil accurately and effectively.
April 2026 in “Trends in biotechnology” Nanozymes have potential for medical use but face challenges like safety and regulation.
9 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Microneedles improve drug delivery, patient compliance, and have potential in cancer treatment and skin care.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
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.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” New laser particles can track thousands of cells in 3D models, improving single-cell analysis.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicle cells for transplantation using a special chip.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Micro-Imager® helps see how drugs spread in human skin.
February 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Only Deomyinae rodents can regenerate complex tissues.
45 citations
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December 2004 in “Forensic Science International” Laser microdissection helps get DNA from single hair follicles for better forensic analysis.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively image live cells in cornea, skin, and hair follicles over time.
April 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The dfRootChip revealed how Arabidopsis roots adapt and grow in uneven conditions.
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May 2013 in “Polymer-korea” Micro-needles with minoxidil may help hair growth.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Bioengineered microneedles and nanomedicine offer promising, precise treatments for tissue regeneration.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The combination method is more efficient for hair transplants.
23 citations
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October 2021 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hair thinning causes stem cell loss through a process involving Piezo1, calcium, and TNF-α.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
17 citations
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May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
149 citations
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June 2010 in “The FASEB journal” miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
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.