January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
January 2024 in “Journal of developmental biology” Abdominal skin heals faster than dorsal skin because it has more stem cells.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Mesenchymal stem cell proteins in a special gel improved healing of severe burns.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” The study concluded that the new wound model can be used to evaluate skin regeneration and nerve growth.
October 2022 in “Respiratory Medicine” Patients treated in Respiratory Intensive Care Units for COVID-19 are more likely to get mood disorders than those in other care settings.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
November 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
November 2019 in “SLAS technology” New findings suggest certain genes and microRNAs are crucial for wound healing, and innovative technologies like smart bandages and apps show promise in improving treatment.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” A new hydrogel made from human cells improves wound healing by working with immune cells to promote repair.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Wearing headcovers doesn't affect male-pattern hair loss severity.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
43 citations,
December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
2 citations,
December 2003 in “Medical electron microscopy” The skin and mucous membranes can regenerate over the basement membrane after damage, using nearby surviving cells.
38 citations,
October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
23 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
11 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
7 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
106 citations,
November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
41 citations,
September 2014 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Use finasteride, minoxidil, and follicular unit transplantation for hair loss treatment.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.