22 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of theoretical biology” The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
20 citations,
September 2010 in “Cell Cycle” Mice can regenerate ear tissue without the p53 protein.
20 citations,
February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog hair grows back in about 14 weeks after being clipped for surgery, and the season doesn't really affect this growth rate.
19 citations,
October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
19 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.
19 citations,
March 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Balding hair follicle cells are smaller, grow less well, and need more effort to culture than non-balding cells.
17 citations,
June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
17 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “PloS one” Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
14 citations,
January 2008 in “Medical mycology” Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
14 citations,
June 2001 in “Endocrinology” Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.
13 citations,
December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
13 citations,
July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
12 citations,
January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.
11 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
10 citations,
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9 citations,
November 2018 in “Drug Discovery Today” Using skin stem cells and certain molecules might lead to scar-free skin healing.
8 citations,
July 2012 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.
7 citations,
January 2001 in “Annales de zootechnie” Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
5 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Improving how drugs are absorbed through the skin could better treat mange in wombats.
5 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of chemical ecology” Eastern Red Bat hair contains various glycerophospholipids, mainly phosphatidylcholine.
5 citations,
October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
5 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
4 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution helps mice grow hair by increasing hair follicle cell growth and a growth factor important for hair development.