research Hair for brain trade-off, a metabolic bypass for encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Endothelin-1 combined with extracellular matrix proteins promotes the adhesion and chemotaxis of amelanotic melanocytes from human hair follicles in vitro
Endothelin-1 helps amelanotic melanocytes stick and move better on certain proteins.
research KCNQ4 K+ channels tune mechanoreceptors for normal touch sensation in mouse and man
research Live imaging of stem cells: answering old questions and raising new ones
Live imaging has advanced our understanding of stem cell behavior and raised new research questions.
research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons
Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control can help develop treatments to stimulate hair growth for cosmetic procedures.
research Expanding the Scope of a Dynamic Perspective on Positive Adolescent Sexual Development
Adolescent sexual development should focus on positive aspects, including biological, psychological, and contextual factors, and recognize individual differences and the role of pleasure.
research Gap junctions in Turing-type periodic feather pattern formation
Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation by enabling cell communication.
research A role of melatonin in neuroectodermal‐mesodermal interactions: the hair follicle synthesizes melatonin and expresses functional melatonin receptors
Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
research J. Cosmet. Sci., 59, 263–289 (July/August 2008) Characterization of curved hair of Japanese women with reference to internal structures and amino acid composition
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varied amino acid composition.
research Strain and Strain Recovery of Human Hair from the Nano- to the Macroscale
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
research 804 Human hair follicles operate core elements of a functional peripheral equivalent of the central hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
research Hypothalamic lipid metabolism and the control of food intake
The VMH AMPK-SNS-BAT axis may help treat cachexia and obesity.
research Re
The letter criticizes generalizations about older patients' abilities and calls for respectful, individualized care, while the original authors defend the need to adapt communication for those with impairments.
research Polyamine-controlled proliferation and protein biosynthesis are independent determinants of hair follicle stem cell fate
Polyamines are important in deciding hair follicle stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and loss.
research Male pattern hair loss: Taking one for the team: The selfless gene
Male pattern hair loss may have evolved to promote younger fathers for offspring health and survival, encouraging monogamy and paternal nurturing.
research Club-like receptors respond to light touch but not to whisking
Club-like receptors detect light touch but not whisking.
research Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine: Eating Disorders
Some alternative therapies might help treat eating disorders when combined with standard care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
research 574 Murine sebaceous gland homeostasis requires intact cutaneous innervation in a hair cycle-dependent context
Mouse skin glands need healthy nerves to grow properly during hair growth phases.
research 944 Non-coding double stranded RNA induces retinoic acid synthesis and retinoid signaling to control regeneration
Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
research Economic disparities in parental hair cortisol are associated with externalizing behavior in children
Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
research Spermatogenic and Androgenic Potential of Nephrolepis biserrata on Testosterone- Propionate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In Male Wistar Rats
Nephrolepis biserrata may improve fertility and reduce prostate issues in males.
research E.L.F. square waves: a new therapy for androgenetic alopecia?
New therapy helps treat hair loss.
research The Effects of Negative Pressure Therapy on Hair Growth of Mouse Models
Negative pressure therapy increases hair growth in mice.
research Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy for investigating murine telogen skin after spontaneous or depilation-induced hair growth
EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
research Fleece traits and important physical properties of hair fibers in lori goats.
Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
research Phenotypic Plasticity: Driver of Cancer Initiation, Progression, and Therapy Resistance
Understanding phenotypic plasticity is crucial for developing effective cancer therapies.
research Nitrogen‐Boosted H 2 O 2 Production of Arginine‐Polyphenol Nanozyme Drives Oxidative Eustress for Hair Regeneration
A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
research Severe Hypernatremia as Presentation of Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
research Two Incidental Sibling Diagnoses of Netherton Syndrome in Separate Visits: A Case Report
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.