2 citations
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
This study found that low temperatures and nitrogen deficiency trigger root hair elongation through a molecular mechanism involving the receptor kinase FERONIA and the TORComplex1.
161 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of experimental botany”
This study found that specific ATP-competitive TOR inhibitors (asTORis) decrease root growth in Arabidopsis thaliana in a dose-dependent manner, similar to their effects on mammalian cells.
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December 2020 in “Scientific Reports”
This study found that a mixture of plant extracts significantly improved skin barrier function, reduced inflammation, and exhibited anti-aging effects in human skin cells.
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January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology”
This study found that mTOR signaling plays a crucial role in activating hair follicle stem cells by balancing BMP-mediated repression, essential for hair regeneration.
Hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 being used to manage it. Despite healthy lifestyles, hair loss can still occur, highlighting the complex relationship between genetics, health, and aging.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.
A user created a free AI-powered hair transplant simulator to help visualize post-transplant results, seeking feedback and offering it as a tool for clinics. Users discussed its usefulness, limitations, and the requirement for email and phone verification to prevent abuse.