research Exploring the “brain-skin connection”: Leads and lessons from the hair follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Engineering Human Skin with Spatially Defined Hair Peg-Like Structures Using Self-Organizing Composite Organoids and Micropatterned Dermal Scaffolds
research Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Branching of Spiral Ganglion Neurites Is Induced by Focal Application of Fibroblast Growth Factor‐1
FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
research Construction of Tissue-Engineered Nerve Conduits Seeded with Neurons Derived from Hair-Follicle Neural Crest Stem Cells
Neurons from hair follicles can help repair damaged nerves.
research The mind-body problem; three equations and one solution represented by immaterial-material data
The mind and body don't directly interact; the mind acts as an interface linking abstract and physical data.
research Glia-derived steroids modulate epileptogenesis in a model of temporal lobe epilepsy
Neurosteroids from glia cells help control seizure development in epilepsy.
research Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes happen independently during skin maintenance.
research In Vitro differentiation of hair-follicle bulge stem cells into synaptophysin-expressing neurons: a potential new approach for neuro-regeneration
Hair follicle stem cells can be turned into neuron-like cells, offering a new way for brain repair.
research Multipotent nestin-positive, keratin-negative hair-follicle bulge stem cells can form neurons
Hair-follicle stem cells can become neurons.
research Growth of Nerve Fibers to Merkel Cells Observed in Co-Culture of Sensory Ganglia and Sinus Hair Follicles
Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
research Decision letter: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
research Scalp whorls
Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.
research Bioactive Compounds in Neurocosmetics: Bridging Nature-Derived Peptides and Synthetic Molecules for Advanced Skin Health and Well-being
Bioactive compounds in neurocosmetics can improve skin health and emotional well-being.
research Implanted hair follicle stem cells form Schwann cells that support repair of severed peripheral nerves
Hair follicle stem cells can help repair damaged nerves.
research The Organizer and Beyond
Cells from certain embryo parts can induce head formation in another embryo, involving complex signaling pathways.
research Embryonic development of hair follicle pluripotent stem (hfPS) cells
research Reviewer #4 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently.
research Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cell (EPI-NCSC) Cultures
Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells can become various cell types.
research Reviewer #1 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Hairline as a Neurosurgical Landmark
The hairline can reliably guide neurosurgical planning.
research Impeding Glial Scarring Hyperplasia and Activating Axon Neogenesis via Immunomodulatory Microneedle Patch for Spinal Cord Repair
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
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 Human epidermal neural crest stem cells as candidates for cell-based therapies, disease modeling, and drug discovery
Human epidermal neural crest stem cells could be used for therapies, drug discovery, and disease modeling.
research Stroke Recovery
Transplanted human Olig2+ astroglia may help improve learning and memory after a stroke.
research In vitro interactions between sensory nerves, epidermis, hair follicles and capillaries in a tissue‐engineered reconstructed skin
The model effectively studies how sensory nerves interact with skin components, aiding research on wound healing and hair growth.
research Hair follicle stem cells:In vitroandin vivoneural differentiation
Hair follicle stem cells can become different cell types and may help treat neurodegenerative disorders.
research EGF–FGF2 stimulates the proliferation and improves the neuronal commitment of mouse epidermal neural crest stem cells (EPI-NCSCs)
EGF–FGF2 helps mouse stem cells grow and become more like nerve cells.
research Human Dermal Fibroblasts Demonstrate Positive Immunostaining for Neuron- and Glia- Specific Proteins
Fibroblasts can be mistaken for neural cells, so functional validation is needed.
research Decision letter: Epithelial cells supply Sonic Hedgehog to the perinatal dentate gyrus via transport by platelets
Hair follicles supply a crucial brain development protein to the brain via platelets.