5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Diagnostics” This study proposes a new mathematical model, the Harmonic Mean equation, for precisely quantifying nuclear pleomorphism in breast cancer grading, showing high performance with accuracy, recall, specificity, precision, and F1-score metrics.
July 2007 in “Manuals in biomedical research” 32 citations
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April 2024 in “Nature Biotechnology” 2 citations
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December 2013 in “Cancer research” In this study, GTx-027, a selective androgen receptor modulator, significantly inhibited tumor growth in certain breast cancer models and showed good tolerance in a Phase II trial with postmenopausal women.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Cytotechnology” February 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while tape-strip RNA sequencing effectively profiles surface-connected epithelial compartments of human hair follicles, deeper follicular programs require traditional biopsies, except in cases of alopecia areata, which enhances the technique's follicular reach in capturing inflammatory signatures.
6 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that MEGA PROTAC improved the prediction of ternary structures with higher maximum DockQ scores compared to the BOTCP method in 16 out of 22 test cases.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study explored a multidimensional approach to examine body hairs' physico-chemical properties, potentially supporting their use over scalp hairs in forensic and intoxication studies.
May 2019 in “Clinica chimica acta” This study reported that mice with more diverse gut microbiota showed higher hair levels of certain hormones and 1-AG compared to those with less diverse microbiota, though plasma differences were more complex and varied by stress and sex.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that the Epidermal Biopotential Sensing System (EBSS) can measure digital biomarkers of pain in mice, suggesting potential applications in assessing pain and screening analgesics in populations with communication difficulties.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” This review explores the recent developments and diverse applications of microneedles in drug delivery and diagnostic platforms but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This study demonstrates that LES-hair can detect differential protein expression in specific regions of plucked hair follicles, suggesting its potential for research and clinical applications like monitoring treatment effects in alopecia and cancer therapies.
January 2020 in “VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)” This study established a protocol using anti-steroid antibodies to differentially label epidermal cell contributors, suggesting potential applications in simplifying complex trace DNA mixtures before profiling.
September 2001 in “PubMed” This study developed a non-destructive X-ray fluorescence technique to quantitatively analyze elemental content in human hair and constructed a database of element concentrations in healthy Swedish, Caucasian individuals.
21 citations
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October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a newly created biomimetic microneedle platform effectively expedited wound repair in diabetic animal models by reducing inflammation, enhancing angiogenesis, and promoting skin regeneration through targeted drug delivery and immune response modification.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used machine learning to identify molecular predictors of drug response in alopecia areata, suggesting a tool for predicting treatment efficacy based on gene signatures.
In this study, researchers developed a photocurable polyurethane resin for 3D printing, creating high-resolution elastomeric microwell arrays that effectively promote uniform spheroid formation and growth of A549 cells, which could aid in disease modeling and organoid research.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents the design of an autonomous bioregeneration chamber that aims to extend human lifespan to 130-150 years by optimizing biological and environmental conditions, suggesting that a longer healthspan is possible through technological, nutritional, and socio-economic interventions.
June 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study developed a spring-driven microneedle booster that improved early and cumulative delivery of minoxidil, accelerating hair regrowth compared to traditional roller methods in an androgenetic alopecia model.
30 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3 citations
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November 2022 in “Separations” This study successfully established and validated a method using LC-MS/MS to measure multiple androgens in plasma, finding that individuals with acne had higher levels of certain androgens compared to those with obesity.
This study introduced ElixirSeeker2, a computational framework for designing anti-aging peptides, and found that some newly identified peptides significantly delayed cellular senescence and enhanced cellular and locomotor functions in aged Caenorhabditis elegans.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” In this study, researchers developed a simplified and reliable method to prepare human hair shaft samples, achieving over 75% protein extraction efficiency and improved keratin sequence coverage, with the approach showing high reproducibility across different labs and operators.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This paper discusses forensic DNA phenotyping, emphasizing its ability to infer visible traits from biological samples without reference samples, but notes ethical and legal concerns related to its use.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that skin surface lipids contain measurable mRNAs, providing a non-invasive way to study skin diseases, with specific gene expression changes observed in atopic dermatitis patients.
January 2017 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In a clinical phase I/IIa study, subcutaneous injections of the peptide FOL-005 increased hair growth by 8% and were safe for treating alopecia.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that an ML model incorporating factors like Breslow thickness and age improved cutaneous malignant melanoma prognosis predictions compared to TNM staging, with a C-index of 80% versus 66.6% for TNM alone, suggesting ML's potential for personalized prognostication.