22 citations
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January 2010 in “Clinical Medicine Insights Endocrinology and Diabetes” Forearm hair has more cortisol than lower leg hair.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology” Elephants use their skin, ears, and behavior to cool down, but climate change makes it harder for them.
77 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” Lung immune cells can be trained to better fight infections after a virus.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Advanced Science” A new culture system can grow tooth-like structures from dental cells but can't yet develop roots.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a substance in chicken egg yolk that helps hair grow.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Light can activate hair growth through a pathway from the eyes to hair follicles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sensitive scalp has higher pH, more redness, abnormal sebum, and altered bacterial makeup.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect hair growth genes in Angora goats, possibly influencing mohair quality.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology” Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
61 citations
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June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
22 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair loss can occur after oral surgery, likely due to stress and pressure on the scalp, and usually gets better on its own.
50 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta physiologica” Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
March 2024 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Different light affects cell functions and can help treat skin conditions.
January 2023 in “Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi/Kafkas üniversitesi veteriner fakültesi dergisi” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats.
85 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” The article concludes that better understanding gene regulation related to seasonal changes can offer insights into the mechanisms of seasonal timing in mammals.
12 citations
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Curcumin may help reverse aging by targeting specific genes.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
30 citations
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October 2016 in “Current research in translational medicine” Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
28 citations
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May 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
349 citations
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
210 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
122 citations
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
109 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
64 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
59 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature Aging” Blocking IL-17 signaling may reduce skin inflammation and delay aging.