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    GlossaryCell Viability Assay (Viability Test)

    measures the number of living cells in a sample

    A Cell Viability Assay is a laboratory test used to determine the health and functionality of cells by measuring the number of living cells in a sample. This test is crucial for research in areas like cancer, drug development, and tissue engineering, as it helps scientists understand how different treatments or conditions affect cell survival and growth.

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      community I’m just Going to let Nature take its Course

      in Chat  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectile dysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and side effects of hair loss treatments.

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      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2447 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.
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