January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” New technologies replicate human skin for testing without animals.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” FT-Raman spectroscopy is effective for identifying drug polymorphs, ensuring quality and stability.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A genetic variant linked to hair thinning in Japanese women was found.
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April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Early diagnosis, genetic testing, and innovative treatments are crucial for managing complex medical conditions.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants impair enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient education and personalized care.
September 2025 in “Bioengineering” The framework helps predict adverse effects of blood thinners, improving drug selection for atrial fibrillation.
March 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair proteomics could be a promising non-invasive way to identify stress-related disorders.
November 2021 in “Natural product research” Certain polyphenols may help treat skin pigmentation disorders.
A machine-learning test using hair can help detect autism early in infants.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in personalized care and medication management.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in personalized therapy, health literacy, and patient care across various health conditions.
September 2025 in “Cancer Innovation” Clinical trials should use innovative designs and biomarkers to improve precision therapy and patient outcomes.
May 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
Genetic factors in PCOS are complex, with potential influences from the MC4R gene.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
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August 2021 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” Pegvaliase effectively reduces blood phenylalanine levels in most PKU patients, but requires personalized plans and good communication to manage side effects.
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May 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
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November 2015 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
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February 1993 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Measuring OPC-17116 in hair can reliably indicate drug exposure and timing.
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
September 2001 in “Emergency Medicine News” Hair testing is effective for detecting long-term drug use.