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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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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
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January 2024 in “iScience” Stress keratins are expressed less in diseased skin and are linked to differentiation, inflammation, and immunity.
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine” Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs vaccines for prevention and a team approach for treatment.
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May 2025 in “Polymers” DLP bioprinting shows promise for medical uses, but needs more material options and strength improvements.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes help maize roots grow better under stress by reducing oxidative damage.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Physics” Proton minibeam radiotherapy shows promise for sparing healthy tissue in cancer treatment but needs further research and technological development.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The new wound dressing improves healing and tissue repair better than conventional dressings.
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January 2024 in “Cadernos de Saúde Pública” Many hospitalized COVID-19 patients still have symptoms like fatigue and hair loss up to a year later, especially older, lower-income individuals with other health issues.
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February 2022 in “Epidemiologia” One-third of COVID-19 patients had long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, with women, older individuals, blood group B, smokers, and those with more virus exposure at higher risk.
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November 2020 in “The FASEB journal” Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell differentiation and stem cell function.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Hematology & Oncology” Using protein degradation to fight cancer drug resistance shows promise but needs more precise targeting and fewer side effects.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” 3D bioprinting offers new ways to treat head and neck defects with bioinks that mimic natural tissues.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Different drugs are linked to specific mental health issues.
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April 2024 in “Cells” Corneal cells can potentially revert to stem cells, aiding in repair and regeneration.
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May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
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November 2025 in “Preprints.org” New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
July 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” A new tool accurately identifies human cornea cell states and key factors.
July 2025 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
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March 1989 in “Experimental Cell Research” Hoxc13 is important for hair and tongue development by controlling hair keratin genes.
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March 1993 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins K4 and K13 form stable dimers in mature esophageal cells, aiding cell stability.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.
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December 2021 in “Dermatology” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and assess disease activity in connective tissue diseases by identifying specific hair and scalp signs.