research The Melanocyte Photosensory System in Human Skin
Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
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research Reduced Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Patients with First Onset Vitiligo
People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.
research Epidermal Stem Cells: An Update on Their Potential in Regenerative Medicine
Epidermal stem cells have potential for personalized regenerative medicine but need careful handling to avoid cancer.
research Increased 25(OH)D3 Level in Redheaded People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
research Effects of Hura Crepitans and Its Active Ingredient, Daphne Factor F3, on Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Neurotrophin-4 Activation and Hair Retardation
Hura crepitans and its compound daphne factor F3 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific hair growth inhibitor.
research Identification of Key Pathways and Genes That Regulate Cashmere Development in Cashmere Goats Mediated by Exogenous Melatonin
Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Prevalence and Its Correlates Among Adolescent Girls
About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
research GH-IGF-I Axis in Non-Obese Women with Functional Hyperandrogenism
The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.
research Characterization And Neural Differentiation In Vitro Of Stem Cells From Human Deciduous Tooth Pulp
Dental pulp stem cells might not reliably become neurons.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Increased Calcidiol Level in Redhaired People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
research The Compatibility of Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry Protein-Solubilizing Buffers with the Droplet Feeding Method in Fall Armyworm Larvae
Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
research Trichotillomania Triggered by Vitamin D Deficiency and Resolving Dramatically With Vitamin D Therapy
A girl's hair-pulling condition improved greatly after she started vitamin D treatment.
research Chapter 14: Low-Level Laser Therapy and Stem Cells
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Higher Nervous Activity of Old Non-Human Primates
DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.
research Influence of Androgens, Estrogens, and Panthenol in the Growth of Hair in the White Rat
research Revisiting the Role of Melatonin in Human Melanocyte Physiology: A Skin Context Perspective
Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
research Serum Prolactin and Dehydroepiandrosterone Concentrations During the Summer and Winter Hair Growth Cycles of Mink (Mustela Vison)
Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.
research Hair Glucocorticoid Levels in Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.
research Role of Prolactin in Regulating the Onset of Winter Fur Growth in Mink: A Reconsideration
Prolactin levels do not control the start of winter fur growth in mink.
research Age-Associated Decrease in GDNF and Its Cognate Receptor GFRα-1 Protein Expression in Human Skin
Human skin has less GDNF and its receptor with age.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
research Involvement of Neurosteroids in the Control of Prolactin Secretion in Sheep Under Basal, Stressful and Pregnancy Conditions
Neurosteroids affect prolactin levels in sheep differently depending on stress and pregnancy conditions.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Melanin Production
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Differential Expression of Retinoic Acid-Synthesizing (RALDH) Enzymes During Fetal Development and Organ Differentiation in the Mouse
Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.
research Trichotillomania: Neurobiology And Treatment
Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with therapy and medication.
research Frizzled Receptors in Development and Disease
Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research In Vitro Neural Differentiation of CD34+ Stem Cell Populations in Hair Follicles by Three Different Neural Induction Protocols
Hair follicle stem cells can become neural cells using different methods, with varying efficiency.
research Comparative Analysis of Biological Properties of Large-Scale Expanded Adult Neural Crest-Derived Stem Cells Isolated from Human Hair Follicle and Skin Dermis
Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.