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This study developed a biobased copolymer called SELP::KP, showing improved hair strength, elasticity, and conditioning properties while being a safer alternative to conventional chemical treatments, based on application to human hair in a laboratory setting.

This study systematically characterized the nanomechanical properties of human hair, such as hardness and elastic modulus, across different ethnicities and treatment conditions using nanoindentation and scanning electron microscopy.

This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.

In this study, researchers used atomic force microscopy to evaluate mechanical stiffness across different skin layers in six participants, finding the highest stiffness in the epidermis and lower stiffness as layers progress to subcutaneous tissue, enhancing understanding of skin's physical properties and aiding future research.

This study found that low-molecular-weight hyaluronate significantly improved the mechanical strength and elastic modulus of overbleached hair by enhancing hydrogen bond networks within keratin.

This study found that a blend of low- and high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid significantly improved penetration into the hair cortex compared to individual HA types, reducing frizz and increasing hair elasticity and water content, as measured by Confocal Raman Spectroscopy.

This study highlights the importance of understanding the rheological properties of hyaluronic acid fillers, including viscosity, cross-linking, and concentration, to optimize their use in addressing facial aging by maximizing clinical effects.

This study found that anti-keratin antibody from immunized cow milk increases the resistance of damaged hair to stretching and inhibits fracture from excessive brushing.

In this study, researchers linked hair composition and mechanical properties to perceived hair quality, suggesting that hair quality may be genetically determined.

In this study, the bending stiffness of human hair was linked to the varying proportions of para-like versus ortho-like cortical cells within the hair fiber.

This study characterized hair from a patient with a ribosomopathy and identified distinct differences, including reduced hair thickness and lipid content, compared to family members.

This study proposed a network model for the cross-linked structure of keratin-associated proteins in hair and wool fibers, suggesting notable differences between the two, potentially affecting hair fiber elasticity.

In this study, researchers developed a photocurable polyurethane resin for 3D printing, creating high-resolution elastomeric microwell arrays that effectively promote uniform spheroid formation and growth of A549 cells, which could aid in disease modeling and organoid research.

This study introduced mechanical setups to analyze the mechanical properties of root hairs in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding that axial stiffness primarily relates to tip compression and turgor pressure, confirmed by independent methods adapted from work on animal cells.

In this study, researchers developed innovative mechanical methods to measure the mechanical properties of Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs, concluding that axial stiffness is mainly due to tip compression and influenced by turgor pressure.

In this study, researchers developed a method using stencils to create controlled stiffness gradients in alginate hydrogels, revealing that stiffer regions within the gels promote deeper invasion by breast cancer cells, facilitating the study of mechanosensitive cellular behaviors.

This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.

This article reviews the potential of inhalation therapy to restore pulmonary elastin fibers in COPD patients and highlights the need for studies to test its feasibility; it reports no new research findings.

This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.

In this study, minoxidil treatment in aged mice increased elastin expression and improved aortic structure and function, suggesting its potential for arterial remodeling in aging.

Minoxidil treatment in mice preserved the integrity of elastic lamellae and improved arterial biomechanical properties, especially in females, suggesting it could be an anti-arterial aging agent potentially suitable for female-targeted therapies.

Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.

This study suggests that age-related changes in skin elasticity reduce its stability against wrinkling, and anti-aging strategies should focus on addressing elastic mismatches between skin layers.

This study found that bleached hair showed optimal protein structural integrity and tensile strength at pH 5, with significant changes in cross-linking, water content, and diameter at more alkaline or acidic levels.

This study investigated the dynamic mechanical properties of fluid-immersed elastic hair beds under oscillatory shear flows, revealing a nonlinear response influenced by driving frequency and amplitude, which impacts mechanosensory signaling stability in biological processes like vasodilation and ciliary remodeling.

This study reports that a new protocol using Angio PRP improved wound healing in mice by enhancing key healing processes and regulating inflammation, suggesting potential for clinical advancements.

This study found that washing hair after reduction in a permanent waving process allows for significant reformation of disulfide cross-links, enhancing the strength and elasticity of hair fibers.

This study demonstrated that molecular dynamics simulations of keratin could effectively model the mechanical properties of hair, aligning well with experimental data, especially when conducted in vacuum conditions.

This study found that while yak belly hair is chemically similar to human hair, its higher porosity and lower mechanical strength limit its usefulness as a substitute in hair dye development.

This study observed that treating human hair with NaOH led to partially removed cuticles, resulting in better fiber cohesion and mechanical properties similar to wool, unlike bleach or formic acid treatments, which weakened the fibers.