May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” Feather follicles form through specific cellular flows and mechanical changes in the skin.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new microneedle treatment can effectively repigment skin in vitiligo.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Storing nanofat at -20°C for 7 days does not harm its ability to regenerate.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” Hydrogel composites have great potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX may help treat hair loss by stimulating hair growth and restarting the hair cycle.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
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February 2011 in “Cell stem cell” COL17A1 is crucial for preventing hair graying and loss by supporting hair and pigment stem cells.
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.
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December 2015 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” 3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery and diagnostics but face scalability and regulatory challenges.
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
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August 2018 in “Plant physiology” Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
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December 2015 in “BMC plant biology” Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Sodium chloride slows root hair growth by altering calcium levels, not pH.
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November 2013 in “The EMBO Journal” HDAC1 is crucial for skin development and preventing tumors.
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May 2015 in “PloS one” GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.
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February 2012 in “Developmental biology” Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” Moderate water stress helps rice form rhizosheaths by affecting hormone responses, which may aid in breeding drought-resistant rice.
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August 2016 in “The Plant cell” A specific enzyme is crucial for the bean plant's relationship with certain beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” AtCSLD3 and GhCSLD3 genes enhance root growth and cell elongation in plants.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
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October 2020 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow better.
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Non-thermal plasma could help hair growth by activating key cell signals.
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November 2022 in “Antioxidants” Ginger peel polysaccharides modified with zinc effectively reduce inflammation.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” Zebrafish can help study and develop treatments for hearing loss.
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November 2012 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” FGF-9 speeds up the early development of certain organs, showing potential for organ regeneration.
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January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ovine hair follicle stem cells can regenerate haired skin and may improve wool production.