July 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers used patient-derived organoids to model metastasis in colorectal cancer and discovered that cancer cells temporarily switch to a wound-healing program, orchestrated by reduced EZH2 activity and YAP signaling, before spreading to new organs.
January 2017 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This paper analyzes Hilary Mantel's memoir and suggests that conflicts between her bodily experiences and psychological identifications affected her acceptance of a female gender identity, influencing her experience of endometriosis.
This study used proteomic profiling to reveal significant individual and site-specific differences in human hair shaft proteins, which may improve the differentiation of hair based on ethnic origin and individual identity.
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March 2010 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review discusses the potential regulation of signal transduction pathways by microRNAs in animal cells, aiming to identify biological processes that may be influenced by miRNA-mediated regulation, but it reports no new experimental outcomes.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” In this case study, an 11-year-old girl with severe alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth and unexpected white-to-black hair repigmentation after switching from baricitinib to ritlecitinib, suggesting that prolonged Janus kinase inhibition may aid both hair and pigment restoration in severe pediatric cases.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a female patient with both psoriasis and lichen planus initially responded to acitretin and topical mometasone but experienced a relapse after stopping the treatment. The authors reported marked improvement within 3 months after switching to upadacitinib, aiming to guide clinical decision-making.
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April 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that down-regulation of vasculature-related genes in dermal papilla cells from balding scalps might contribute to the development of androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2016 in “BMC musculoskeletal disorders” This study suggests that methotrexate use among rheumatoid arthritis patients is associated with patient-reported side effects and tolerability issues that may not be fully recognized by physicians.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers explored drug repurposing as a potential strategy for treating psoriasis and identified Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene as promising candidates for this indication, based on molecular docking and predictive algorithms.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study used machine learning to identify FDA-approved drugs afatinib, neratinib, and zanubrutinib as potential KRASG12C inhibitors for resistant non-small-cell lung cancer, highlighting the potential of AI in drug repurposing.
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May 2017 in “Nature cell biology” This study found that the transcription factor Gata6 regulates the sebaceous duct lineage identity and plays a crucial role in epidermal wound healing by enabling dedifferentiation and broader lineage capabilities in post-mitotic cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that the Leptin receptor may serve as a novel cell surface marker for dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding future isolation and research efforts in hair follicle regeneration studies.
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June 2014 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that a lentiviral array of reporters can identify lineage-specific promoters and pathways in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, aiding in the prediction of signaling pathway effects.
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November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” In this study, researchers used computational modeling and virtual screening to identify two FDA-approved drugs, Tadalafil and Finasteride, that may effectively inhibit key proteins involved in melanoma progression, suggesting potential for new therapeutic strategies against aggressive melanoma.
This case report from a kidney transplant patient highlights significant alopecia linked to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression, with improvement seen after switching to cyclosporine A, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing hair loss to support treatment adherence and patient quality of life.
November 2025 in “Agriculture” This study applied a machine learning-based genomic analysis to identify genetic markers associated with wool traits in Central Anatolian Merino sheep, successfully highlighting loci relevant to fiber diameter, staple length, and greasy fleece yield, which could inform breeding programs to enhance wool quality and yield.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients consider more than 20% scalp hair loss, chronic duration, and involvement of additional body hair as indicators of severe disease impacting quality of life.
This case report highlights hair loss as a side effect of tacrolimus-based immunosuppression in a kidney transplant patient, improving after switching to cyclosporine A. The authors emphasize the importance of monitoring and managing such side effects to ensure treatment adherence and patient well-being.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This pharmacovigilance study identified 19 drugs with high potential risk for causing male infertility, including hormonal agents, antineoplastic drugs, and antidepressants, emphasizing the need for fertility counseling and possible sperm cryopreservation in reproductive-age males before using such treatments.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 21 candidate genes related to immunoglobulin concentrations in colostrum and serum of dairy cattle, which may aid in genetic improvement for disease resistance.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified 21 candidate genes linked to immunoglobulin levels in colostrum and serum of dairy cattle, suggesting potential for genetic selection to enhance immunity.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify various noncoding RNAs in the skin tissues of Jiangnan cashmere goats and found that certain long noncoding RNAs may play a role in regulating cashmere fiber fineness, offering new insights for breeding programs.
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that discontinuation rates due to side effects were similar for penicillamine and tiopronin among cystinuria patients, and switching to the alternative agent was beneficial for half of those experiencing issues.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study establishes a robust analytical method using mass spectrometry to comprehensively identify 170 chemical compounds in Xiaoban Kangfu capsules for enhanced quality control.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that a newly developed hemi-vascularized sandwich method significantly improved the regeneration and maturity of hair follicles compared to other transplantation approaches in rat models.
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December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study found that the repressive histone mark H2AK119ub links inhibitory FGF signals with the quiescent state in hair follicle stem cells, revealing a signaling-epigenetic axis crucial for maintaining stem cell quiescence and tissue homeostasis.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Polycomb repressive complex 1 is crucial for skin development and stem cell specification, influencing gene activity beyond its known repressor functions.
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April 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified overexpression of certain immune-related genes and underexpression of genes in specific signaling pathways in premature androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.