A comprehensive human skin cell atlas was created to better understand skin biology and disease.
A machine-learning test using hair can help detect autism early in infants.
August 2024 in “STAR Protocols” The document provides a detailed method for analyzing gene expression in skin samples with hair follicles.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microfluidic models improve testing for aging, wound healing, and oral tissue, reducing animal testing.
August 2024 in “Clinical & experimental pathology” Forensic DNA phenotyping can now predict more physical traits and ancestry from DNA, but further improvements are needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research updated the skin cell profile, finding new skin cell markers and showing fibroblasts' key role in skin health.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Found new possible treatments for hair loss.
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November 2020 in “Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express” DNA nanostructures could be a cost-effective way to deliver cancer drugs with fewer side effects.
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September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
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July 2025 in “Nutrients” Nanotechnology can improve food safety, nutrition, and health, but safety and regulation challenges need addressing.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” EV-based therapies are advancing but need to overcome challenges for full potential.
February 2024 in “New phytologist” DNA changes in tetraploid wheat improve root growth and nitrogen use.
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
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September 2019 in “Science as Culture” Unapproved stem cell therapies are marketed online in the UK, raising safety and regulation concerns.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Cell membrane-coated nanoparticles could improve gene therapy by enhancing delivery and targeting of nucleic acids.
April 2026 in “Future Medicinal Chemistry” PROTACs have become a breakthrough in medicine by effectively targeting and degrading specific proteins to treat diseases.
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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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December 2016 Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting key genes and pathways, and suggesting miR-208a as a potential heart attack biomarker.
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May 2020 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” Scientists made a sensor that can detect a specific type of RNA related to androgen receptors quickly and accurately.
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January 2010 in “Methods in Enzymology” The document concludes that careful design of genetic fate mapping experiments is crucial for accurate cell lineage tracing in mice.
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March 2017 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Biomedical imaging has greatly improved understanding and treatment of solid tumors.
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December 2022 in “Molecular Biology” Effective delivery of gene editors is crucial for safe and successful gene editing in healthcare and agriculture.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
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February 2025 in “Science Advances” Biomimetic synthetic vesicles could improve precision medicine by combining natural and synthetic benefits.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” A new method can almost perfectly distinguish adenomyosis from similar conditions using blood tests.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” iPSCs help understand and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Chromosomal microarray analysis is important for diagnosing rare genetic variations and guiding treatment.