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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
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February 2023 in “Genes” lncRNAs influence cashmere fiber traits like diameter and color in goats.
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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February 2023 in “Genes” Certain miRNAs may influence cashmere fiber traits in goats by affecting hair follicle activities.
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April 2022 in “Genes” miR-129-5p affects hair growth by targeting the HOXC13 gene.
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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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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” PBMCsec can help reduce and improve thick skin scars.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin promotes hair growth and quality by enhancing hair follicle development and reducing stress.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
The new minoxidil gel reduces runoff and improves eyebrow hair growth.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and needs treatments that address both physical and emotional health.
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New findings on hair keratin, wound healing, and skin blistering were presented.
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
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January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
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August 2017 in “Frontiers in Zoology” Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
June 2025 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Keratin biomaterials could help heal wounds and regenerate tissue, but more testing is needed.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
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June 2024 in “Genes” Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.