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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
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October 2017 in “Circulation” A new technology showed that the SOX9 gene might control heart scar formation after injury, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
5 citations,
May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
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October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
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August 2020 in “Ecological indicators” Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
21 citations,
September 2008 in “Magnetic Resonance Imaging” MRI can effectively image skin structures noninvasively.
58 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
142 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
42 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
10 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of visualized experiments” The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
200 citations,
November 1997 in “Planta” Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.
40 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
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June 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” MRI reveals thinner scalps and smaller hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations,
May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The system helps monitor hair properties using RGB video microscopy.
May 2024 in “Plant and Soil” Root hairs in maize grow mainly in air-filled pores, limiting their role in nutrient uptake and plant anchorage.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Micro-CT helps identify suitable areas for surgical procedures based on blood vessel distribution in hypospadias-affected rats.
July 2011 in “Microscopy and microanalysis” Human hair's structure makes it tough and resistant to breaking.
October 2004 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.
106 citations,
November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
30 citations,
June 2017 in “Talanta” MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
12 citations,
February 2019 in “Skin research and technology” White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.