research Sample collecting methods for bacterial community structure analysis of scalp hair: non-invasive swabbing versus intrusive hair shaft cutting
Non-invasive swabbing is as effective as cutting hair for collecting scalp hair bacteria.
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30 / 1000+ results research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
research Critical Factors in Sample Collection and Preparation for Clinical Metabolomics of Underexplored Biological Specimens
Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
research Bias in Hair Cortisol Measures for Psychological Stress: Self vs. Professional Collection
Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
research Protocol for preparing mammalian skin samples encompassing hair follicles for spatial transcriptomics
The document provides a detailed method for analyzing gene expression in skin samples with hair follicles.
research Human Hair: An Important Biological Matrix of Interest
Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
research Clippers are superior to scissors in the collection of hair for chemical analysis in companion dogs: a Dog Aging Project preliminary study
Clippers are the best tool for collecting dog hair for chemical tests, being fast and stress-free for the dog.
research Tracing the Connection of Iron and Copper in Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.
research Technical note: A comparison of DNA collection methods in cattle and yaks1
Nasal swabs are the best method for collecting DNA from cattle and yaks.
research The Impact of Centrifugation Devices and Collection Tubes on Fibrin Characteristics and Growth Factor Release Under High- and Low-Speed Protocols
Low-speed protocols with certified centrifuges and FDA-approved glass tubes are best for effective PRF outcomes.
research Examining the acceptability of providing hair or fingernail samples as a biomarker of physiological stress among older adolescents.
Nail sampling is feasible for adolescent health research, similar to hair sampling, but discomfort concerns need addressing.
research Hair chromium concentration: effects of sample washing and external environment
Hair chromium levels reflect nutritional status after standard washing.
research Development of a simple selection protocol for optimizing the harvest of mesenchymal stem cells from explanted human umbilical cord Wharton’s jelly
A new method improves stem cell harvest from umbilical cords, reducing time and cost.
research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
research Fresh Umbilical Cord Blood—A Source of Multipotent Stem Cells, Collection, Banking, Cryopreservation, and Ethical Concerns
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
research Bullous lesions in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus: A clinicopathologic study
Careful histologic examination is crucial to differentiate types of bullous lesions in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Clinical pathology in equine dermatology
The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
research Hair sampling for cortisol analysis with mother-toddler dyads living in low-income homes
Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.
research The quantification of reproductive hormones in the hair of captive adult brown bears and their application as indicators of sex and reproductive state
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Do follicles matter? Testing the effect of follicles on hair cortisol levels
Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Cutaneous Fungus Infections in Children
Quick, simple tests help diagnose children's skin fungal infections.
research Sources of variation in hair cortisol in wild and captive non-human primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research Pustules
Pustules are pus-filled bumps often seen in skin conditions like acne and infections.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Use in Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Minoxidil®, Finasteride®, and Adult Stem Cell-Based Therapy
PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
research Higher Serum Ceruloplasmin Levels May Indicate the Role of Oxidative Stress in Onychomycosis
High levels of ceruloplasmin might indicate more severe toenail fungus.
research Retinoid Metabolism Is Altered in Human and Mouse Cicatricial Alopecia
Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 induces dickkopf 1 expression in human balding dermal papilla cells overexpressing the ectodysplasin A2 receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Potential Therapeutic Targets for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) in Obese Individuals as Revealed by a Gut Microbiome Analysis: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Gut bacteria pathways may help treat hair loss in obese people.