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April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” miR-29a-5p prevents the formation of early hair structures by targeting a gene important for hair growth and is regulated by a complex network involving lncRNA627.1.
March 2024 in “Antioxidants” Excessive blue light harms eye cells and disrupts sleep patterns.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists created a tiny, 3D model of a hair follicle that grows and acts like a real one.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
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January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Organ transplant recipients have a higher risk of skin cancer over time, atopic dermatitis skin shows unusual bacterial and fungal patterns, a new tool for measuring hidradenitis suppurativa severity was created, and gene expression changes in male baldness suggest new treatments.
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