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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
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May 2014 in “PubMed” The method accurately measures finasteride in skin after using special carriers.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking TGFβ-RI signaling enhances surface ectoderm differentiation from human stem cells.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” 3D-bioprinting models of pancreatic cancer could help personalize treatments but need more testing.
March 2025 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” A specific genetic trait in tumor cells is linked to longer survival without disease in certain lymphoma patients.
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May 2013 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring” Wait 4-5 weeks after drug use before hair testing and cut hair into three segments to confirm single drug exposure.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dairy Science” The SLICK1 allele in Holstein heifers affects hair and immune traits without altering prolactin signaling.
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