December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
June 2026 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” A new method creates precise, stable microscale structures with reduced friction and potential for complex designs.
10 citations
,
September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.
36 citations
,
June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
28 citations
,
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.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Neural cell nanovesicles help hair growth by activating key signals.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Neural progenitor cell-derived nanovesicles help hair growth by activating a key signaling pathway.
2 citations
,
February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
2 citations
,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” CuSi nanowires with NIR photothermal properties could effectively treat infected wounds and promote healing.
55 citations
,
February 2014 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
19 citations
,
August 2013 in “Journal of Molecular Neuroscience” 8 citations
,
September 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new lab-grown lung model helps study adenoviruses and test antiviral drugs.
April 2026 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” 10 citations
,
December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Cell membrane-coated nanoparticles could improve gene therapy by enhancing delivery and targeting of nucleic acids.
3 citations
,
January 2016 NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
2 citations
,
June 2025 in “Nano Research” Gold nanoclusters can improve detection, imaging, and therapy in medicine.
3 citations
,
December 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Bionanomaterials from natural sources show promise in improving wound healing and tissue regeneration.
November 2023 in “ACS Nano” The device helps restore sensation and grow new hair follicles after skin burns.
23 citations
,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” Nanozymes could improve disease treatment and detection.
48 citations
,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nanobiotechnology could improve chronic wound healing and reduce costs.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A new treatment using gold nanoclusters can safely reduce unwanted hair growth.
4 citations
,
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Natural polymers can protect, repair, and promote hair regrowth.
59 citations
,
July 2015 in “Journal of innovative optical health sciences/Journal of innovation in optical health science” Nanoparticles around 600-700 nm can effectively enter and stay in hair follicles for days, which may help in delivering drugs to specific cells.
39 citations
,
January 2013 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoparticles show promise for drug delivery through hair follicles but not through healthy skin.
1 citations
,
April 2026 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” Nanozymes could improve cancer diagnosis and treatment by mimicking enzymes and enhancing delivery to tumors.
July 2026 in “Bioactive Materials” A new method using tiny needles can help regrow hair in a controlled way.
223 citations
,
October 2020 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Microtechnology methods improve organoid production for medical research.
January 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Pen-type microwells are best for forming hair follicle germ structures.
39 citations
,
February 2024 in “Small” Microneedles are becoming essential tools in medicine for sensing, drug delivery, and communication.