54 citations
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a method to control the valence states of Mo in nanozymes, optimizing their activity for ROS-related therapies, particularly acute kidney injury treatment, and enabling real-time monitoring with photoacoustic imaging.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of vacuum science and technology. B, Nanotechnology & microelectronics” This study demonstrated the potential of a methodology combining ToF-SIMS and AFM to effectively analyze human hair structure and identify cosmetic residues, which can aid the cosmetic industry in product development.
25 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article introduces the term "anisotrichosis" to describe the significant variation in hair shaft diameters observed in pattern alopecia, drawing a parallel to anisocytosis seen in blood smears, but reports no new research findings.
43 citations
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October 2005 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” This review discusses how the CRH/POMC systems may regulate human hair follicle pigmentation and highlights the concept of "self-similarity" in melanocortin systems at both local and systemic levels, without presenting new experimental results.
This study developed a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize bubble microneedles, achieving controlled tip separation and effective drug delivery through the skin and mucosa while maintaining insertion strength.
July 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study describes a multifunctional hydrogel system designed to treat androgenetic alopecia by integrating nanozymes for reactive oxygen species clearance and melanin nano photothermal agents to enhance hair follicle health, suggesting potential for multi-target precision therapy and improved hair growth.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article proposes using the hallmarks of ageing and dysregulated microRNAs to create a molecular morbidity score that could improve prognostication and clinical trial inclusion for patients with multimorbidity.
April 2023 in “Journal of clinical and translational science” January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” This review discusses advancements in skin microphysiological systems, such as 3D bioprinting, skin organoids, and skin-on-a-chip, and their effectiveness in emulating human skin functions for research and preclinical applications, highlighting the potential for replacing animal testing with these innovative technologies.
The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.
7 citations
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March 2018 in “Development” This review highlights how in vivo imaging can explore biological processes related to stem cell activity, behavior, and control, but it reports no new clinical results.
46 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” This study identified key genes and miRNAs involved in feather morphogenesis in Zhedong White geese, highlighting a negative correlation between FOXO3 and miR-144-y.
November 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers engineered ventral skin organoids (vSkOs) with specific cellular compositions and signaling environments to generate human amnion-like tissues called Amnioids, offering new tools for studying human development and potential regenerative therapies.
October 2014 in “Microscopy” This study found that using ionic liquid for specimen preparation allowed for observation of dermal papilla cells and their cilia in near-living conditions, reducing damage typically caused by conventional preparation methods.
November 2025 in “ACS Nano” This study reported the development of a pH-responsive microreactor that effectively targets infections by eradicating over 99.9% of MRSA and reprogramming the immune response to promote healing, achieving complete infection clearance and tissue regeneration in a 7-day period.
75 citations
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November 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that both myo-inositol and metformin helped restore normal menstrual cycles in patients with PCOS, but myo-inositol appeared to be more effective in inducing pregnancy.
19 citations
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November 2016 in “Developmental Biology” December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights new perspectives in genomics and epigenomics for skin rejuvenation, comparing innovative strategies like senolytics and DNA repair modulators with classical treatments, and emphasizing the importance of tailoring therapies using individual genomic profiles for personalized anti-ageing approaches.
18 citations
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June 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Two studies in Cell Stem Cell reported that human and mouse somatic cells can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells using microRNAs, eliminating the need for ectopic protein expression.
In this study on Drosophila embryos, researchers observed that the Slit/Robo signaling pathway is crucial for the collective migration and proper positioning of Posterior Signaling Center cells within the hematopoietic niche, highlighting its role in niche assembly and cellular organization.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides supplementary materials for the Carnivore Follicular Integrity Framework, a theoretical model proposing that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through several biological mechanisms. The materials include definitions, nutrient tables, and mechanistic notes but do not report empirical results.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Piezo2 channels are primarily located on sensory axon membranes in mechanosensory end organs, supporting a model where mechanical stimuli activate Aβ RA-LTMR neurons via axon protrusions.
16 citations
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April 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified a set of tumour-suppressive microRNAs (miRNAs), termed 'normomiRs', that are highly expressed in normal tissues but low in tumors, with miR-206 and miR-381 showing significant in vitro cancer inhibition, highlighting their potential for miRNA-replacement therapies across multiple cancer types.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers created a comprehensive transcriptome map of human hair follicle compartments, identifying compartment-specific genes and providing a resource for potential therapeutic interventions.
This study provides genomic and epigenomic insights into the white wax scale insect, highlighting high methylation levels and differential hormone profiles linked to its sexual dimorphism and developmental differences.
This study created a detailed atlas of endogenous peptides across 13 maize tissues during various developmental phases, revealing a complex regulatory network where peptide abundance doesn't always align with their source proteins, signaling unique roles in maize development.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” In this study, the authors explore and compare advanced high-performance methods for transcriptome analysis, emphasizing the significant role of next-generation sequencing in understanding gene expression and revealing new RNA species.
16 citations
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes a model describing the transformation process from living to dead cells during early hair formation, highlighting the stepwise degradation of cellular functions.
70 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” This review summarizes recent advances in organoid technology for generating tissue models from the three germ layers and reports no new experimental results.