5 citations,
January 2022 in “PloS one” Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
3 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
[object Object] 2 citations,
January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research Hair
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair analysis can detect drug use but is costly and interpretation is complex.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.
October 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Understanding hair follicle development can help improve cashmere quality.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair growth is driven by cells that move and change like a conveyor belt.
Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
34 citations,
October 1982 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Moisture content significantly affects how human hair breaks.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” Oxidative hair dye changes hair color and structure but doesn't weaken it.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Heating human hair creates hollow microtubes with smooth surfaces.
9 citations,
July 2014 in “Skin research and technology” Stretching damages Caucasian hair's structure more easily than Asian hair.
2 citations,
January 2010 Tianzhu white yak hair varies in structure and density between fuzz and coarse hair.
April 2010 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” FoxN1 gene is crucial for proper thymus structure and normal skin appearance.
50 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
42 citations,
June 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
[object Object] 5 citations,
September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
116 citations,
August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences” As sheep age, their hair fibers and follicles grow larger and more organized, with no significant differences between males and females.
February 2023 in “Mağallaẗ Tikrīt li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ/Tikrit journal of pure science” Horse skin has a layered epidermis, a dermis with hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands, and is supplied by small arteries.
135 citations,
October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Climate-related nutritional stress may cause hair loss in juvenile male Guadalupe fur seals.
research Skin
August 2022 Goat hair growth is influenced by light cycles and diet, and skin diseases in goats are diagnosed through a step-by-step process and often involve viral or bacterial infections.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Endocrinology” Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
67 citations,
July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.