research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot
Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
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research Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Merkel cells stabilize nerve endings in the skin, and they change independently of each other.
research 10.1063/5.0132123.1
research Distribution of the Quantum Dot Nano-particles that Penetrate Skin and Distinction of Combined Osmium Tetroxide in Electron Microscopic Analysis
Quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach sebocytes through hair follicles.
research TRPA1 Modulates Mechanotransduction in Cutaneous Sensory Neurons
TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
research Heterotypic cell contacts and basal lamina morphology during hair follicle development in the mouse: a light, scanning, and electron microscopic study at the site of tissue interaction
Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.
research Discovery of a sol–gel reinforcing the strength of hair structure: mechanisms of action and macroscopic effects on the hair
A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
research Fractional microporation-guided delivery of nanoencapsulated drugs for enhanced cutaneous and follicular absorption: a comparison of ablative laser and radiofrequency microneedling
research Multifunctional NIR‐Triggered Nanozyme‐Based Microneedles for Synergistic Eradication of MRSA and Enhanced Wound Healing
The microneedles effectively kill MRSA and improve wound healing.
research PIEZO1-mediated calcium signaling reinforces mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells to promote quiescence
PIEZO1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, affecting hair growth.
research Spatial and single-cell transcriptomics unravel the complex interplay between the body and medical implants
New technologies help us understand how the body reacts to medical implants, which can improve implant performance.
research Tactile and hair-hair friction behavior of hair fibers
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
research Design of a RADA16-based self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffold for biomedical applications
RADA16 is a promising material for tissue repair and regenerative medicine but needs improvement in strength and cost.
research 965 In search of the common mechano-chemical pathways during the regeneration of spiny (acomys cahirinus) and laboratory (mus musculus) mouse skin
Spiny mice regenerate skin better than laboratory mice due to larger hair bulges, more stem cells, and different collagen ratios.
research 3D Printed Hollow Microneedles for Treating Skin Wrinkles Using Different Anti-Wrinkle Agents: A Possible Futuristic Approach
3D printed hollow microneedles could effectively treat skin wrinkles with fewer side effects.
research Microneedles in Improving Skin Appearance and Enhanced Delivery of Cosmeceuticals
Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Swellable Microneedles in Drug Delivery and Diagnostics
Swellable microneedles could improve drug delivery and diagnostics but need more research on materials and technology integration.
research Mechanical Instability of Adherens Junctions Overrides Intrinsic Quiescence of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Weak cell junctions disrupt hair follicle stem cell rest.
research Microneedles as a Promising Technology for Disease Monitoring and Drug Delivery: A Review
Microneedles are promising for disease monitoring and drug delivery due to their minimal invasiveness and versatility.
research 364 Mechanical forces of human dermal fibroblasts significantly decrease with age
Skin cell strength decreases significantly as we age.
research Droplet microfluidics: A tool for biology, chemistry and nanotechnology
Droplet microfluidics improves efficiency and control in chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
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 Nanomaterials applied in wound healing: mechanisms, limitations and perspectives
Nanomaterials can significantly improve wound healing and future treatments may include smart, real-time monitoring.
research Prospective ultramorphological characterization of human hair by optical coherence tomography
OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
research Structural analysis of a washer machine cylinder
The washing machine cylinder can crack at 15 kg and 2400 rpm, which is higher than normal use.
research Engineering Human Skin with Spatially Defined Hair Peg-Like Structures Using Self-Organizing Composite Organoids and Micropatterned Dermal Scaffolds
research Bionanomaterials: Advancements in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
Bionanomaterials from natural sources show promise in improving wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Hair keratin molecular dynamics models
Molecular dynamics simulations help understand keratin's properties and predict hair's response to treatments.
research Systems Approach to Human Hair Fibers: Interdependence Between Physical, Mechanical, Biochemical and Geometric Properties of Natural Healthy Hair
Hair properties are interconnected; a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary approach is essential for understanding hair behavior.