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.
15 citations,
August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
45 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
30 citations,
August 2016 in “Skin research and technology” 3D imaging shows clearer details of skin structure changes with age.
20 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
40 citations,
May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “Environmental research” Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
44 citations,
February 2016 in “Science” Researchers developed a new type of memory using antiferromagnets that is stable, not disrupted by magnets, and works at room temperature.
April 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” New microneedle method improves hair regrowth treatment delivery.
30 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
6 citations,
January 2012 in “Breast cancer” Breast cancer may be detectable through changes in scalp hair lipids.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
5 citations,
July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
1 citations,
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
13 citations,
November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
52 citations,
February 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-decorated polymersomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
47 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
7 citations,
April 2018 in “Cosmetics” Lipids in Japanese hair help maintain glossiness and structure.
7 citations,
July 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology” Scientists improved an enzyme to better produce a hair growth-promoting chemical from an immunosuppressant.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
January 2024 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
19 citations,
February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
9 citations,
August 2018 in “Acta biomaterialia” Eyelash curvature is linked to the thickness of the cuticle layer at the root.