April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” African spiny mice can regenerate skin and hair after wounds due to specific tissue mechanics.
February 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rodent spiny hair traits are due to genetic factors other than the Edar gene.
January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” Whole hair strands can reliably measure gamma ray exposure using ESR techniques, but samples should be analyzed quickly or stored in liquid nitrogen.
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February 2009 in “Pain” Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” The single spin PRP method helps heal chronic ulcers effectively.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine” IT PEP may help recovery after spinal cord injury, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Both single-spin and double-spin PRP methods effectively treat hair loss, with single-spin slightly increasing platelet count more.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Axolotls regenerate their spinal cord through a signal that recruits cells, influenced by cell sensitivity and signal spread.
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December 2020 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
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June 2008 in “Cell Cycle” Hair follicle stem cells can help repair spinal cord injuries and improve walking.
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January 1995 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Glycine is a key transmitter in rat spinal cord synapses, often alongside GABA.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neurosteroids regulate synaptic inhibition in the spinal cord and may help manage spinal pain.
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June 2014 in “Neurobiology of Disease” The study suggests that motor neurons created from stem cells of patients with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy show signs of the disease, including changes in protein levels and cell functions.
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April 1987 in “Brain Research” Hair-follicle nerves in cats' spinal cords can be inhibited by GABA-related connections.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
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April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The improved genome of the African spiny mouse helps study its tissue regeneration.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” PRP and minoxidil improved hair growth in a young man with no side effects.
A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
November 2025 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Standardizing light therapy methods could improve spinal cord injury treatment.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Transplanted whisker follicles caused hair growth on the spine of mice.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone and finasteride improve body composition in men with spinal cord injury.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone plus finasteride increases bone density in men with spinal cord injuries.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Aβ afferents do not sprout into the superficial spinal cord layers after nerve injury.
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Presynaptic inhibition of certain nerve fibers in cats is mainly controlled by GABA and glycine.