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January 2017 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” This review explores the various genetic, hormonal, environmental, and nutritional factors proposed to explain the historically shorter stature of Sardinians, while reporting no new empirical findings.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” In this study, researchers assessed wool quality in sheep and found that the Gentile di Puglia breed, a Merino-derived Italian breed, exhibits finer wool through higher secondary follicle density compared to the non-merinized Sarda breed, suggesting its potential for sustainable wool production.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses various compounds targeting the androgen receptor, including recent developments in heterobifunctional degraders for prostate cancer treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, adipose-derived stem cells from human scalp were successfully directed towards chondrocyte differentiation, with TGF-beta3 and BMP-6 growth factors proving effective for in vitro chondrogenesis.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, outbreaks of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans were linked to hairdressing in Sardinian barbershops, with 10 young adult men developing the infection following haircuts; timely treatment is crucial to prevent complications like scarring alopecia.