research Androgens and alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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research TGF-β family signaling in stem cells
TGF-β signaling is crucial for stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and has implications for cancer treatment.
research Hoxc-Dependent Mesenchymal Niche Heterogeneity Drives Regional Hair Follicle Regeneration
Hoxc genes control hair growth through Wnt signaling.
research Photobiomodulation devices for hair regrowth and wound healing: a therapy full of promise but a literature full of confusion
Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.
research Recent advances on skin‐resident stem/progenitor cell functions in skin regeneration, aging and cancers and novel anti‐aging and cancer therapies
New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
research De novo single-nucleotide and copy number variation in discordant monozygotic twins reveals disease-related genes
The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
research Molecular–clinical correlations in a family with variable tissue mitochondrial DNA T8993G mutant load
Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research Developing stratified epithelia: lessons from the epidermis and thymus
The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
research Unravelling the molecular basis for symbiotic signal transduction in legumes
Legumes use flavonoids to start a process with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation, involving specific genes and proteins.
research Cross-species sensitivity to a novel androgen receptor agonist of potential environmental concern, spironolactone
Spironolactone harms fish reproduction and is more potent in fish than invertebrates, needing environmental monitoring.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research From gene to therapy in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: Are we there yet?
Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Skin Development and Disease: A Molecular Perspective
Understanding molecular processes in skin development is key to creating targeted treatments for skin disorders.
research Molecular characterization of GhPLDα1 and its relationship with secondary cell wall thickening in cotton fibers
GhPLDα1 helps thicken cotton fiber walls by boosting cellulose production.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
research Interventional and Intrinsic Airway Homeostasis and Repair
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand airway repair and to improve tissue engineering for lung treatments.
research Developmental Plasticity of Patterned and Regenerating Oral Organs
Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
research Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms in Chicken Feather Follicle Morphogenesis
The document concludes that various signaling pathways and genetic factors are crucial for chicken feather development, affecting poultry quality.
research Scarless wound healing – a literature review
Fetal skin can heal without scarring, offering insights for new scar-reducing treatments.
research Performance exploration of multi-gene panels of alopecia areata susceptibility and drug-binding targets
Methotrexate, resveratrol, and curcumin may help treat alopecia areata by targeting immune cells.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of ‘Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Molecular Regulation of Secondary Hair Follicle Stem Cell by S100a4 in Cashmere Goat
S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Molecular Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Female Population in Karnataka at the Southwestern Region of India
PCOS in women from Karnataka is influenced by genetics, family history, and insulin resistance, requiring better diagnosis and treatment.
research Re-discovery of Trichophyton bullosum in North Africa as a cause of severe dermatophytosis in donkeys
Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
research Skin fragility in the wild-derived, inbred mouse strain Mus pahari/EiJ
Mus pahari mice have fragile skin due to abnormal collagen and elastin.
research Multiomics-empowered Deep Phenotyping of Ulcerative Colitis Identifies Biomarker Signatures Reporting Functional Remission States
Microvascular damage and platelet issues persist in ulcerative colitis remission, helping assess disease states.
research Recent advances in Forensic DNA Phenotyping of appearance, ancestry and age
Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
research Predicting Human Appearance from DNA for Forensic Investigations
DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.