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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
June 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” New compounds may help treat prostate cancer by reducing cell growth.
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February 2015 in “F1000 prime reports” Root hair growth in plants is a complex process controlled by many factors working together.
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May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
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August 2008 in “Plant journal” D'orenone stops root hair growth by disrupting auxin transport, but adding auxin can reverse this.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
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November 2022 in “Nature Medicine” Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
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January 2001 in “Primary Care Update for Ob/gyns” Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Vitamin D might be involved in the development of alopecia areata and could help in its treatment.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
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February 2014 in “PloS one” Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
March 2023 in “Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media” Beards and long hair may affect how attractive someone is to the opposite sex.
September 2023 in “Membranes” 3D-printed membranes with smart sensors can greatly improve tissue healing and have many medical applications.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A deep learning model accurately predicts male hair loss types using scalp images.
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July 2012 in “Brain pathology” High LGR5 levels in glioblastoma indicate poor prognosis and are essential for cancer stem cell survival.
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Different types of RNAs are found in varying amounts in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, suggesting they could be important in the disease's development and potentially used as disease markers.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
March 2024 in “Cytologia” LncRNA MTC boosts growth of goat skin cells, improving cashmere quality.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for the growth of hair follicles in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats.
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants look natural, but the best method is debated, and PRP shows promise for hair regrowth.
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June 1967 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Plucking hairs in a certain way can result in intact hair roots, not related to baldness.
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
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September 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.