11 citations,
January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Platelet-rich Plasma Gel may help treat en coup de sabre scleroderma, improving symptoms and skin quality with minimal side effects.
336 citations,
August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of structural biology” Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a detailed map of gene activity in different parts of human hair follicles.
June 2024 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Schizophrenia risk genes may affect early brain development, contributing to the disease.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
12 citations,
June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Curcumin may help reverse aging by targeting specific genes.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identified key proteins that affect wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “BMC genomics” The research found genes that change during cashmere goat hair growth and could help determine the best time to harvest cashmere.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Occipital hair follicles in male pattern baldness respond uniquely to testosterone, not androgen-insensitive.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” miR-29 is a key factor that accelerates aging.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Certain genes are more active during wound healing in axolotl and Acomys, which could help develop materials that improve human wound healing and regeneration.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
Non-immune dermal cells dominate, epidermal cells increase after day 9, and certain immune cells persist beyond inflammation in wound-induced hair follicle regeneration.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” MicroRNAs are important for hair growth regulation, with Dicer being crucial and Tarbp2 less significant.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Activating the GDNF-GFRα1-RET signaling pathway could potentially promote skin and limb regeneration in humans and could be used to treat hair loss and promote wound healing.
CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Aging” Hair follicle stem cells change states with age, affecting hair growth and aging.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.