January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Scientists made working hair follicles using stem cells, helping future hair loss treatments.
December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” IFHUT shows better hair growth than FUE, but needs improvements in positioning, speed, and accuracy.
39 citations,
May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” A new way to find eyelash mites without pulling out eyelashes.
September 2001 in “PubMed” The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
221 citations,
July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
22 citations,
September 1982 in “Journal of ultrastructure research” Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Scientists have developed a new method using stem cells to grow and transplant hair follicles, which could be useful for hair regeneration treatments.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
245 citations,
October 2015 in “Nature medicine” Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
112 citations,
January 2004 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
103 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of biological rhythms” Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
86 citations,
June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
86 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
71 citations,
January 2012 in “PloS one” The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.
71 citations,
May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
68 citations,
March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
66 citations,
June 2020 in “Advanced Intelligent Systems” Surgical robots have improved but still can't perform tasks or make decisions on their own.
62 citations,
January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
55 citations,
November 2010 in “Development” Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
44 citations,
August 2008 in “Plant journal” D'orenone stops root hair growth by disrupting auxin transport, but adding auxin can reverse this.
38 citations,
July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
37 citations,
October 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
32 citations,
January 2017 in “Physiology & Behavior” New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
30 citations,
January 2023 in “EFSA journal” Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
28 citations,
September 2021 in “EMBO reports” Osthole inhibits the TRPV3 channel by binding to specific sites, potentially aiding drug development for skin diseases and cancers.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
25 citations,
June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
25 citations,
May 2019 in “Cosmetics” 18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
23 citations,
October 2021 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hair thinning causes stem cell loss through a process involving Piezo1, calcium, and TNF-α.