Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
48 citations,
February 2010 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
February 2019 in “PubMed” Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
6 citations,
March 2014 in “Livestock science” Researchers created a genetic library from a cashmere goat's skin and found new genes linked to hair growth.
4 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
5 citations,
June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
38 citations,
May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
33 citations,
January 2001 in “Critical care clinics” Dietary lipids affect inflammation and are crucial for normal cell function and immune health.
Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
98 citations,
May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC genomics” Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
20 citations,
February 1994 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
7 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The products significantly promote hair growth and maintain hair bulb health.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
321 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Dermal cells are key in controlling hair growth and could potentially be used in hair loss treatments, but more research is needed to improve hair regeneration methods.
55 citations,
December 2021 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
33 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
20 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
18 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Resveratrol may help hair grow, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” The herbal hair serum improves hair quality and growth, and is a good alternative to traditional cosmetics because it doesn't contain harmful chemicals like parabens and sulphates.
3 citations,
July 2016 in “PubMed” Biofibre hair implants are safe, well-tolerated, and provide immediate cosmetic improvement for hair loss.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.