April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
May 2015 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
September 2013 in “Molecular Biology” The document suggests that activating autophagy might help with regeneration by removing old and damaged cells.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 479 citations
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June 2014 in “Science” Epithelial stem cells can adapt and help in tissue repair and regeneration.
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August 2023 in “Genome research” The spiny mouse regenerates ear tissue asymmetrically, with gene expression differences possibly explaining its unique healing abilities.
202 citations
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August 2007 in “Biomaterials” Artificial skin development has challenges, but new materials and understanding cell behavior could improve tissue repair. Also, certain growth factors and hydrogel technology show promise for advanced skin replacement therapies.
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February 2020 in “Regenerative Medicine” Significant progress and collaborations in stem cell research and regenerative medicine were made, including advancements in hair growth, cancer therapies, and treatments for neurological disorders.
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November 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” Engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells enable scarless healing of infected wounds.
May 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair can regrow in adult mice's skin after injury, and this process can be boosted by increasing Wnt7a, a protein. This could potentially help treat baldness and change our understanding of hair growth.
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
December 2025 in “Progress in Biomedical Engineering” New techniques like electrical stimulation and microneedling may improve hair growth and offer alternatives to current treatments.
April 2026 in “Nature Communications” Aged corneal cells can revert to a stem-like state to help repair tissue.
28 citations
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October 2024 in “Advanced Materials” Artificial skin can heal wounds without scars and regenerate hair, oil, and sweat glands.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
10 citations
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.
April 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The technique can potentially treat hair loss by using a matrix to grow new hair from cells.
104 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Androgens help motor neurons grow by increasing neuritin.
November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” Valentina Greco's research shows that the environment around hair follicle stem cells is more crucial for regeneration than the stem cells themselves.
January 2018 in “OPen Access Repositorium der Universität Ulm (OPARU) (Ulm University)” Zebrafish can fully regenerate heart tissue after injury, aided by Wnt signaling.
77 citations
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June 2007 in “PLoS ONE” Birds can regenerate inner ear cells using specific gene pathways, unlike mammals.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” The secretome from mesenchymal stromal cells shows promise for improving facial nerve injury treatment.
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November 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Healing of heart and skin wounds in animals are similar.
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March 2021 in “EvoDevo” Different species use the same genes for tooth regeneration.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Epidermal signaling helps regenerate fingertip tissue.
54 citations
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August 2019 in “Bioscience trends” Stem cells help repair tissue mainly by releasing beneficial substances, not by replacing damaged cells.
September 2014 in “Genes and Cells” Genetically modified umbilical cord blood cells improved skin wound healing in rats.