January 2014 in “IRL - University of Missouri, St. Louis (University of Missouri–St. Louis)” The researchers reported that altering auxin storage and conversion pathways in Arabidopsis and maize affects auxin levels and plant development, with implications for overall auxin homeostasis and interactions with gibberellic acid in seed germination.
October 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This research observed that, in domestic cats like Maine Coon and Rex breeds, a "piebald" coat color pattern is likely influenced by the Silver locus, although the specific mutations involved are yet to be published.
This review discusses the potential use of Adiantum capillus-veneris extract as a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms in Egypt, highlighting a lack of specific clinical trials on its efficacy.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a bacterial endophyte from Zea nicaraguensis effectively targets and colonizes plant root hair cells, promoting growth and solubilizing insoluble phosphorus for nutrient uptake.
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October 2003 in “PubMed” This study in a rat model found that dietary rehabilitation with a high protein diet reversed symptoms of kwashiorkor, suggesting a role for free radicals in its development.
This study surveyed local stores in Bhilai-Durg city and found that Sesa oil, Keshking oil, Parachute oils, and certain shampoos are the most available products for treating hair loss.
April 2012 in “CORD. Coconut research & development/CORD” This study observed that vermiwash application can enhance soil microbial activity and sustain crop yields, matching or slightly trailing traditional fertilizers, while offering additional plant health benefits.
January 2006 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” This study found that carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis of cattle hair reflects dietary and farm system differences, offering insights into cattle nutritional ecology and agroecosystem characteristics.
February 1998 in “American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy” This article discusses Yale–New Haven Hospital's high ranking as a contender in the Abbott quality awards and reports no new research findings.
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November 2020 in “UMM Institutional Repository (University of Maine at Machias)” In this true experimental study, researchers assessed the antibacterial effect of white jasmine leaf extract against Propionibacterium acnes and found varying inhibition zone diameters, with 500 µg/mL achieving up to 10.95 mm, though less effective than clindamycin, which reached 28.55 mm.
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February 2004 in “Nature” This study found that the OXI1 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana is vital for activating key protein kinases and is necessary for oxidative burst signal responses like pathogen resistance and root hair growth.
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study introduces the concept of a "gut–brain–skin axis" where ingesting a specific Lactobacillus strain in mice may reduce stress-induced skin inflammation and hair growth inhibition.
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October 2014 in “PeerJ” This study found that while molecular hair structures were nearly identical across individuals, genetic factors seem to influence specific lipid compositions, as seen in identical-patterned hair from parent-child pairs and identical twins, but not fraternal twins.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that premature hair loss due to stress does not occur in NK-1 receptor knockout or mast cell deficient mice, suggesting a key role for neurokinin substance P and mast cell interaction in stress-related hair follicle changes.
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October 2015 in “PeerJ” This study found that shampoo and conditioner do not alter hair's molecular structure, while perming treatments significantly affect keratin and intermediate filament structures due to bond alterations.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study used confocal Raman microscopy to confirm optical similarity between human and porcine hair follicles, supporting its use in assessing trans-follicular drug delivery.
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” This study, using multimodal profiling in mice, found that various tissues contain unique γδ T cell subsets adapted to their environment, revealing their functional diversity, lineage relationships, and similarities to CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells.
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April 2021 in “Biofabrication” This study developed a vascularized full-thickness skin equivalent with a complex vascular network, enhancing its predictiveness for topical and systemic drug applications in dermatology research.
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December 2012 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This review covers the neuroendocrine aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on hormones and neurotransmitters like GnRH and kisspeptin, but does not report new clinical findings.
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April 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This article discusses the potential for topical caffeine as a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia due to its ability to penetrate skin, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2017 in “Journal of The Royal Society Interface” This study found that keratin intermediate filaments in the hair of GAN patients are altered, showing decreased diffraction signals and increased stiffness, strength, and extensibility.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” In this study, D-004 did not affect androgen-dependent development in rats exposed in utero, while finasteride caused significant changes in male offspring's androgen-dependent tissues.
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December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics” This study found that PRC2 plays a non-instructive role in adult hair follicle stem cells, with its loss not affecting quiescence or cell identity, despite upregulation of genes linked to activation.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study characterized hair from a patient with a ribosomopathy and identified distinct differences, including reduced hair thickness and lipid content, compared to family members.
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study found that topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) can induce the transition of hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase in mice and stimulate hair shaft growth in vitro.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing PCOS in adolescents due to overlapping symptoms with normal puberty and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for more research on treatment options.
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August 2020 in “Advances in Hematology” In this study, an intervention to automatically measure ferritin detected iron deficiency in about 28% of women with alopecia, potentially helping to address hair loss.
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April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers analyzed data from Spain to find that alopecia areata is more prevalent in adults, with a point prevalence of 0.44% in 2021; they also noted significant healthcare costs and comorbidities, highlighting an unmet treatment need given limited systemic treatment use.