January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” 3D bioprinting is advancing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially for creating tissues and improving surgical planning, but faces challenges like vascularization and material development.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” Bioprinting could greatly improve health outcomes but faces challenges like material choice and ensuring long-term survival of printed tissues.
October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
48 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomolecules” 3D bioprinting shows promise for creating advanced skin for healing wounds and reducing animal testing.
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D bioprinting improves wound healing by precisely creating scaffolds with living cells and biomaterials, but faces challenges like resolution and speed.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” Lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, and chamomile essential oils may help protect cells important for hair growth from damage and could promote hair growth.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” Fenugreek is a promising cosmetic ingredient for skin and hair care.
January 2026 in “Eng—Advances in Engineering” Berry extracts improve fabric strength and flexibility, making it suitable for medical and cosmetic uses.
Stress can cause hair loss and trigger autoimmunity by damaging hair follicle cells.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
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December 2020 in “Foods” Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
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January 2018 in “International journal of medical sciences” Non-thermal plasma treatment makes mouse skin thicker and increases growth factors without harming the tissue.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Platelet-rich Plasma Gel may help treat en coup de sabre scleroderma, improving symptoms and skin quality with minimal side effects.
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October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
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November 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” Distinct β-catenin patterns are linked to cell growth, not cell death, in lung cancer.
47 citations
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May 1999 in “Reproduction” Goat reproductive activity and coat growth are affected by light and temperature, with temperature altering prolactin levels and hair growth, but not melatonin or estrus onset.
129 citations
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
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March 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” RF energy is used in medical and beauty treatments to heat tissues, tighten skin, and reduce fat safely.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” LPAR6 has a unique way of binding and activating, which helps in designing treatments for hair loss and cancer.