research Global Landscapes of Human Phenotypic Variation in Inherited Traits
Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
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research George Ernest Rogers 1927–2021
George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
research Auxin And Ethylene: Collaborators Or Competitors?
Auxin and ethylene hormones both work together and against each other to control plant growth.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters
Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research DrugNet: Network-Based Drug–Disease Prioritization by Integrating Heterogeneous Data
DrugNet effectively identifies new uses for existing drugs and may save resources in drug development.
research Whole-Genome Sequencing of Eight Goat Populations for the Detection of Selection Signatures Underlying Production and Adaptive Traits
Researchers identified genes linked to coat color, body size, cashmere production, and high altitude adaptation in goats.
research Keratin K15 as a Biomarker of Epidermal Stem Cells
Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
research Characterization of a 190-Kilobase Pair Domain of Human Type I Hair Keratin Genes
The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
research Secreted Subtilisin Sub3 from Microsporum Canis Is Required for Adherence to but Not for Invasion of the Epidermis
Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
research Topical Application of a Protein Kinase C Inhibitor Reduces Skin and Hair Pigmentation
Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
research Regulation of Melanocyte Stem Cell Behavior by the Niche Microenvironment
The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
research Investigation by Imaging Mass Spectrometry of Biomarker Candidates for Aging in the Hair Cortex
Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
research Regeneration of Hair Follicles Is Modulated by Flightless I (Flii) in a Rodent Vibrissa Model
Flightless I protein affects hair growth, with low levels delaying it and high levels increasing hair length in rodents.
research Cytoskeletal Regulation of Dermal Regeneration
Targeting the actin cytoskeleton could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
research The Potential Relevance of the Microbiome to Hair Physiology and Regeneration: The Emerging Role of Metagenomics
Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Non-Dietary Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation
A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
research Molecular and Spatial Design of Early Skin Development
The research reveals how early embryonic mouse skin develops from simple to complex structures, identifying various cell types and their roles in this process.
research Single-Cell Sequencing Reveals the Intermediate Cell State and Function of Dermal Papilla Cells in the Hair Follicle Cycle of Cashmere Goats
Researchers found four key stages of cell development that are important for hair growth and shedding in cashmere goats.
research A Review on Nanoparticle-Based Herbal Remedies for the Management of Alopecia
Nanoparticle-based herbal remedies could be promising for treating hair loss with fewer side effects and lower cost, but more research is needed.
research The Zinc Finger Protein 3 of Arabidopsis Thaliana Regulates Vegetative Growth and Root Hair Development
The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
research The Effects of Sonic, Desert, and Indian Hedgehog Signaling in Skin
Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
research Impaired Notch-MKP-1 Signalling in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Approach to Pathogenesis by Evidence from Translational Biology
Faulty Notch signalling may cause hair follicle changes and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Inhibition of JAK-STAT Signaling with Baricitinib Reduces Inflammation and Improves Cellular Homeostasis in Progeria Cells
Baricitinib reduces inflammation and improves cell health in premature aging cells.
research Hair Follicle-Specific Keratins And Their Diseases
Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.
research A Small Multigene Hydroxyproline-O-Galactosyltransferase Family Functions in Arabinogalactan-Protein Glycosylation, Growth, and Development in Arabidopsis
Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
research The cDNA-Deduced Amino Acid Sequence for Trichohyalin, a Differentiation Marker in the Hair Follicle, Contains a 23 Amino Acid Repeat
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.