May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” According to this study, forensic DNA phenotyping using Next Generation Sequencing can reliably predict certain visible traits like eye, hair, and skin color, though its routine implementation in forensics is hindered by incomplete genetic knowledge and ethical concerns in some countries.
September 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study introduced a Density-Calibrated Airtouch Protocol (DCAP) that suggests customizing the Airtouch hair coloring technique based on client hair density to optimize color blend, pigment longevity, and hair health.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” This paper discusses the motivations behind "bro-science" health videos on baldness, highlighting a sense of community and shared experiences among viewers and content creators, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article introduces a new Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, aimed at enhancing physician competence in diagnosing and treating hair loss with a multidisciplinary approach.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata can be induced and serially transferred in C3H/HeJ mice using skin grafts, providing a useful model for studying the disease in humans.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the history and challenges of hair follicle regeneration using follicular fragments and dissociated cells, without presenting new clinical results.
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April 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study used a novel HPLC-radiomatic flow scintillation system to measure 5α-reductase activity in dermal papillae from miniaturized hair follicles of the human occipital scalp, revealing significant variability in enzyme activity across samples.
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September 2012 in “Pharmaceutical patent analyst” This editorial reviews recent European legal developments related to patents on second medical uses and dosage regimes, with no new research findings reported.
January 2024 in “International wound journal” This study used bibliometric analysis to examine 19,728 studies on stem cells in wound healing from 1999 to 2023, highlighting increasing publications, major contributing countries, influential institutions, and journals, and emphasizing future research on the mechanisms of stem cells in enhancing wound healing.
December 2023 in “Modern engineering and innovative technologies” This article explores the theoretical foundations of the ChromaLens Precision Mapping system for analyzing hair, but it does not present any new experimental findings.
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June 2020 in “Nature” Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
15 citations
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September 2019 in “Science as Culture” This study discusses the rise of commercial direct-to-consumer stem cell therapies, highlighting how they are marketed as biomedical 'lifestyle' products that blend science, medicine, and consumer culture, despite ongoing safety and efficacy concerns.
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July 2025 in “Science & Education” This study introduces a framework to help laypeople evaluate scientific information based on its relevance to specific needs by categorizing causal information into two epistemic games, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions, with a focus on genetics education for practical application.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scientists identified and cloned specific keratin proteins in mouse hair.
July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
January 2020 in “SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY: GLOBAL TRENDS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS” This conference proceedings compilation from Prague covers global trends, problems, and solutions in science, engineering, and technology, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
January 2008 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Scientists can make stem cells that can turn into any cell type.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists used a special imaging technique to observe that hair follicle regeneration involves cell division and structural changes, mostly in the lower part of the follicle, and that the dermal papilla at the base is crucial for regrowth.
September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” In this study, researchers used proteomics to analyze hair samples from diverse ethnic populations, finding that hair protein profiles could potentially distinguish individuals based on ethnicity, sex, and age, offering a new method for human identification in forensic science.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study suggests that while some evidence indicates potential efficacy of placental products for hair growth and inhibiting hair loss, the current scientific evidence is scarce and of low quality.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This guide explores the fundamental science and practical applications of nanocrystal technologies to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs, detailing synthesis methods, stability solutions, and drug delivery innovations like hydrogel composites and microneedle platforms.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This comprehensive guide from nanotechsci.com explores how nanocrystal technology enhances the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble pharmaceuticals, detailing the science behind crystallization and practical synthesis techniques, and discussing their advanced drug delivery applications across various routes.
October 2025 in “Food science and nutrition” This chapter explores the evolving cultural and scientific significance of coffee, highlighting how traditional beliefs, brewing innovations, and globalization have shaped its consumption and cultural impact across different societies.