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African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.

DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

Wnt1/βcatenin signaling is crucial for heart repair after injury.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Ectodin integrates BMP, SHH, and FGF signals in developing ectodermal organs.

Msx and Dlx genes are crucial for development, controlling cell behaviors like growth and differentiation through their roles as gene regulators.

Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.

Planarian regeneration begins with a specific gene activation caused by injury, essential for healing and tissue regrowth.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.

Skin needs dermal β-catenin activity for hair growth and skin cell multiplication.

Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell renewal and differentiation, and understanding them can help in developing regenerative therapies.

Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.