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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Sericin hydrogels heal skin wounds well, regrowing hair and glands with less scarring.
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March 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Natural shampoos made in the lab conditioned hair better than commercial ones with chemicals.
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May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
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October 2003 in “Development” AXR3 and SHY2 genes control the growth and timing of root hair development in plants.
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