research Sources of Variation in Hair Cortisol in Wild and Captive Non-Human Primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
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research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Higher Nervous Activity of Old Non-Human Primates
DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.
research Allogeneic Hair Transplantation with Enhanced Survival by Anti-ICAM-1 Antibody with Short-Term Rapamycin Treatment in Nonhuman Primates
Using an anti-ICAM-1 antibody with rapamycin improves hair transplant survival in monkeys.
research Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review
The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
research News Updates
Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
research Hair, Human Evolution, And The Idea Of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Animal Models of Psoriasis: Highlights and Drawbacks
Animal models help study psoriasis but have limitations and don't fully mimic the human disease.
research Fetal Programming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Androgen Excess: Evidence from Experimental, Clinical, and Genetic Association Studies
Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.
research A Missing Piece: The Spiny Mouse And The Puzzle Of Menstruating Species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Hair Loss in Laboratory Bred Macaques: An Idiopathic Disorder of Major Consequence
Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
research Experimental Protein-Energy Malnutrition in Baby Baboons
Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.
research Coat Condition, Housing Condition, And Measurement Of Fecal Cortisol Metabolites: A Non-Invasive Study About Alopecia In Captive Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta)
Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
research 25 Years of Estrogen Receptor Beta: A Personal Journey
ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
research The Correlation Between Alopecia and Temperament in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta) at Four Primate Facilities
Monkeys with more anxious or inhibited temperaments tend to have less hair loss.
research Molecular Evolution of HR, a Gene That Regulates the Postnatal Cycle of the Hair Follicle
Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
research Hair for Brain Trade-Off: A Metabolic Bypass for Encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
research Faces of the Face: Evolutionary Origins and Significance in Communication and Plastic Surgery
The document concludes that understanding the evolution of the human face helps cosmetic surgeons meet aesthetic desires.
research The Transcriptional Regulator Prdm1 Is Essential for the Early Development of the Sensory Whisker Follicle and Is Linked to the Beta-Catenin First Dermal Signal
Prdm1 is necessary for early whisker development in mice but not for other hair, and its absence changes nerve and brain patterns related to whiskers.
research ARQ-234: A High Affinity CD200-Fc Fusion Protein for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
ARQ-234, a protein designed to treat atopic dermatitis, shows increased effectiveness in early testing.
research Pilosebaceous Follicles: Structure, Biochemistry, and Function
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health and conditions like acne.
research Veterinary Pharmacology
Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
research Chronic Toxicity of 3,4,3′,4′-Tetrachlorobiphenyl in the Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix Jacchus)
High doses of TCB cause severe health issues in marmoset monkeys.
research Considerations on Hair Research and Hair Growth
The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
research Characteristics of Stable Isotope Signature of Diet in Tissues of Captive Japanese Macaques as Revealed by Controlled Feeding
More research is needed to understand how diet affects isotope signatures in Japanese macaque tissues.
research Wild Geladas (Theropithecus Gelada) in Crops Reduce Aggression and Affiliation More Than in Pasture Areas
Wild geladas in crop areas show less grooming and aggression.
research Piebaldism in Tree Shrews
research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Histologic Response to Topically Applied Minoxidil in Male-Pattern Alopecia
Minoxidil can help grow hair and make hair follicles bigger, but it can also cause side effects.