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    GlossaryGrowth Differentiation Factor 8

    inhibits muscle growth by signaling muscles to stop growing

    Growth Differentiation Factor 8 (GDF-8), also known as Myostatin, is a protein that inhibits muscle growth. It plays a crucial role in regulating muscle mass by signaling muscles to stop growing, ensuring that muscle growth does not become excessive. This protein is of particular interest in medical research for its potential implications in treating muscle-wasting diseases and enhancing muscle growth in livestock.

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      community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

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      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 5 months ago
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