"Scientists Uncover Ancient Mechanism Behind Hair Loss and Follicle Stress"
TL;DR
Scientists at the University of Manchester have discovered that the Integrated Stress Response (ISR), a cellular mechanism activated under stress, can restrict hair growth by halting cell division and causing mitochondrial dysfunction. This finding, published in PLOS ONE, suggests that targeting ISR could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
Topics:healthscience#cellular-stress-response#hair-growth#hair-loss-treatment#integrated-stress-response#mitochondria#science
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