An explanation of hair follicle structure and the factors that influence hair growth and depth. How the 'armpit of Kansas ...

"The electron microscope has been used in hair research for half a century, but the knowledge gained through this study has become rather fragmented over the years. While the molecular biological ...

Most people consider hair as a purely cosmetic part of their lives. To others, it may help uncover one of nature's best-kept secrets: the body's ability to regenerate organs. Now, new research gets to ...

Recent research highlights that for fertility and aging, the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.

A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair follicle growth and hair pigmentation has successfully generated hair follicles in cultures, by controlling epithelial-mesenchymal ...

A team of scientists from Northwestern University has developed a three-dimensional culture system that encapsulates follicles and allows immature eggs to grow and mature in vitro. This novel ...

April 1 (UPI) --For many animals, whiskers offer what fingers provide humans -- invaluable sensory information. Though aware of their importance, scientists have struggled to understand exactly how ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Pili multigemini is a rare hair follicle disorder where multiple hairs emerge from a single hair follicle. This creates a bushy, dense, or otherwise ...