February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a three-generation family with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome showed a heterozygous PTCH1 splice-donor variant associated with the disease, and two affected relatives benefited from individualized, side-effect-guided dosing of the drug sonidegib, experiencing regression of basal cell carcinoma lesions.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers identified 19 genetic risk loci and highlighted 16 candidate causal genes, including immune-related ones, associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the role of specific immune cells like T cells and NK cells in its pathogenesis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Epidemiology” This cross-sectional study reported that adults with greater hair loss severity had significantly higher odds of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiometabolic multimorbidity, suggesting a possible link between hair loss and cardiometabolic health.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study observed that in individuals with stroke, the GNRI has a significant negative association with FI and FISI, mediated by the SII index and OBS, suggesting the importance of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant strategies to reduce FI risk.
This study successfully established a functionally stable immortalized sheep granulosa cell line (GCs-SV40T-GFP) that can passaged up to 50 generations, maintaining morphological stability and estradiol secretion, offering a valuable model for research into animal reproductive function and hormone regulation.
This study utilized a mouse model of traumatic brain injury to reveal that acute neurotrauma triggers widespread lipid metabolism reprogramming and storage lipid accumulation in microglial and monocyte populations, leading to lysosomal dysfunction, inhibited autophagy, and exacerbated inflammation through a pathological feedback loop.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” This review explores how molecular profiling in atopic dermatitis has led to new therapeutic developments, detailing approved and potential treatments, and discusses similar advances in alopecia areata; it reports no new results.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a sensitive method using LC-ESI-MS/MS for accurate and reliable measurement of nine steroid hormones in children's serum.
This study identified various non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and mRNAs differentially expressed in skin tissues of two coat types of Jinlan Cashmere Goats, suggesting potential regulatory networks that could inform precision breeding strategies to improve cashmere quality and yield.
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March 2007 in “BioTechniques” This study observed that PCR-based genotyping for cre-loxP mice can lead to errors due to cre-mediated recombination in non-target tissues like tails, affecting the detection of lox alleles.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, distinct molecular mechanisms of action were identified for three drugs used in alopecia areata clinical trials, providing insights for precision medicine and treatment selection.
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March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This review discusses existing forensic DNA phenotyping panels for biogeographical ancestry and externally visible characteristics and highlights major technical limitations, including terminology issues, genetic knowledge gaps, and technological debates; it reports no new results.
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July 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified specific microRNAs and genes associated with the differing wave patterns in Hu sheep hair follicles, which may help understand the molecular mechanisms behind wool quality.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes A and B had the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and that the visceral adiposity index may help predict metabolic risk.
February 2023 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Men with androgenetic alopecia have unique metabolomic patterns that could help develop targeted treatments.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study investigated the roles of long non-coding RNAs in mouse hair follicle stem cells, using sequencing to identify potential biomarkers and targets for treatments in both mice and humans.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Genomics” In this study, researchers used mRNA sequencing to identify and categorize over 49,000 contigs in goat skin, revealing significant gene activity related to metabolism, cell cycle, and cell division during hair growth.
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” OMICS International promotes scientific research and knowledge sharing by publishing peer-reviewed articles in various fields and organizing international scientific conferences.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that insulin resistance varies across different PCOS phenotypes, with the PCOM+MI+HA phenotype showing higher resistance than others.
This study explored using 3D models derived from reflectance confocal microscopy to better understand and differentiate melanoma on sun-damaged skin, suggesting enhanced diagnostic possibilities.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that miRNA expression profiles in follicular fluid are altered in women with PCOS, with certain miRNAs potentially useful for distinguishing patient subtypes and contributing to understanding PCOS heterogeneity.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” This study developed molecular signatures for dermal papilla cells and their niche, uncovering novel signaling regulators and genes linked to hair disorders, which may inform future hair development research.
February 2023 in “Default Digital Object Group” This study demonstrated that a single multimode fiber can be used for single-shot wide-field reflectance imaging, achieving high correlation with the ground truth and enabling real-time microendoscopy at up to 180 frames per second.
February 2026 in “Chromatographia” This study used advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques to develop a method for reliably detecting 17 hair growth compounds in consumer products, aiming to enhance regulatory compliance and ensure consumer safety against illicit compounds.
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December 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, gene expression profiling in mice identified fluphenazine and iloprost as potential inducers of hair growth, highlighting a new strategy for exploring hair-growth treatments in animal models.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.