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May 2025 in “Diagnostics” ATR-FTIR spectroscopy could help monitor alopecia areata treatment response non-invasively.
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May 2009 in “Cell stem cell” Lrig1 marks a unique group of stem cells in mouse skin that can become different skin cell types.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
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November 2013 in “The EMBO Journal” HDAC1 is crucial for skin development and preventing tumors.
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February 2004 in “Genomics” A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
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August 2023 in “Developmental Cell” Mechanosensory neurons adapt to different skin types after birth.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Melatonin helps goat hair stem cells grow and maintain their ability to become different cell types.
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November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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December 2023 in “Biomolecules” Regulating cell death in hair follicles can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New biological pathways and potential treatment targets for male pattern baldness were identified.
February 2026 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Teicoplanin may help treat hair loss by reducing androgen receptors and boosting hair cell growth.
September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
February 2024 in “Future science OA” Loss of the Y chromosome and UTY gene activity increases cancer risk in men.
The white wax scale insect's genome shows that complete metamorphosis evolved earlier than thought and highlights differences in male and female development.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
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June 2019 in “eLife” Ancient DNA blocks are still present in human genomes, possibly due to advantages they provide.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.