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June 2004 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences” This study developed a multiscale model to understand human hair fiber mechanics and found that the yield stress decreases linearly with temperature, supported by both simulations and experimental stretching of hair fibers.
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” This study found that the keratin matrix in mammalian hard α-keratins is crucial for maintaining stiffness in water by controlling intermediate filament hydration.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” In this study, a copolymer made from Tung oil and Tung free fatty acids demonstrated improved mechanical and thermal properties for hair repair, with enhanced resistance and flexibility observed in treated bleached hair, suggesting its potential as a sustainable biopolymer for cosmetic applications.
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October 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” The researchers observed that pregnancy in rhesus monkeys was associated with an increased incidence of hair loss, though the underlying reasons remain unclear.
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September 2024 in “Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Hortorum Cultus” This study found that spraying melon plants with 0.1 mg·L–1 molybdenum significantly improved growth, photosynthetic characteristics, carbohydrate metabolism, and fruit quality under high-temperature stress, boosting fruit weight by 27.9% and yield per plant by 20.1% compared to untreated controls.