research Sex hormones in SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility: key players or confounders?
Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
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research Self-Amplifying RNA Approach for Protein Replacement Therapy
Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
research LGR5 is a conserved marker of hair follicle stem cells in multiple species and is present early and throughout follicle morphogenesis
LGR5 is a common marker of hair follicle stem cells in different animals and is important for hair growth and regeneration.
research Discovery of a transdermally deliverable pentapeptide for activating AdipoR1 to promote hair growth
A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
research Cathelicidins: Opportunities and Challenges in Skin Therapeutics and Clinical Translation
Cathelicidins could treat skin issues but face challenges like safety and resistance.
research Biliary fibrosis is an important but neglected pathological feature in hepatobiliary disorders: from molecular mechanisms to clinical implications
Biliary fibrosis is crucial in liver diseases and understanding it can help prevent and treat these conditions.
research The Need for Speed and Efficiency: A Brief Review of Small Molecule Antivirals for COVID-19
Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
research Dietary Vitamin A Impacts Refractory Telogen
Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.
research Genome Report: chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The improved genome of the African spiny mouse will help understand its tissue regeneration abilities.
research Genetic Variants and Protective Immunity against SARS-CoV-2
Genetic differences affect how people respond to COVID-19.
research The tail-tale of stress: an exploratory analysis of cortisol levels in the tail-hair of captive Asian elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Alpha-Synucleinopathies: Potential Links and Underlying Mechanisms
COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Physiology of Testicular Function
The testes produce sperm and hormones essential for male development.
research Microneedle Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, Skin Disease Treatment, and Vaccine Development
Microneedles are a promising method for drug delivery, offering efficient and convenient alternatives with fewer side effects.
research Allogeneic Hair Transplantation with Enhanced Survival by Anti-ICAM-1 Antibody with Short-Term Rapamycin Treatment in Nonhuman Primates
Using an anti-ICAM-1 antibody with rapamycin improves hair transplant survival in monkeys.
research Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy as a Tool for the Investigation of Skin Drug Delivery Systems and Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
research A HPLC-Based Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase Assay for Assessing Hair Growth: Comparison of the Sensitivity of UV and Fluorescence Detection
The new method is 1000 times more sensitive for measuring hair growth.
research A Review of the Characteristics of Clinical Trials and Potential Medications for Alcohol Dependence: Data Analysis from ClinicalTrials.gov
No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
research Long COVID symptoms in hospital employees after post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection in Austria: A study on self-reported incidence and associated factors
More symptoms during initial COVID infection increase the risk of long-term effects.
research Is hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa detectable using hair samples?
Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research The impact, prevalence, and association of different forms of hair loss among individuals with anxiety disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis
People with hair loss are more likely to have anxiety.
research Repurposing existing drugs for the treatment ofCOVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A review of pharmacological effects and mechanism of action
Metformin may help mild COVID-19 cases, while Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone are suggested for severe cases.
research Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
research Genome wide association analysis of root hair traits in rice reveals novel genomic regions controlling epidermal cell differentiation
Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
research Hair-Based Assessment of Sex Steroid Hormones in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa
Hair analysis shows low progesterone in anorexia patients, unchanged by short-term weight gain.
research Development and evaluation of novel rodent model of PCOS mimicking clinical phenotype in human disease
The new rodent model successfully mimics non-lean human PCOS symptoms.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Pregnancy and neonatal outcome with maternal exposure to finasteride: Case series
Exposure to the hair loss drug finasteride during pregnancy can cause genital anomalies in male babies, but not in female babies. It's best to avoid this drug in women who could potentially become pregnant.
research Faces of the Face
The document concludes that understanding the evolution of the human face helps cosmetic surgeons meet aesthetic desires.