Research from the University of Pennsylvania has demonstrated the ability to convert stem cells into regenerating hair.
For the first time, a team of scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have been able to come up with a method for creating cells that generate hair follicles. Researchers were able to change cells from human skin into pluripotent stem cells, a type of stem cell that can become any cell type found in the body. The researchers then used these cells to make the specific type of stem cell that gives rise to hair follicles and associated cells that help support hair growth.
Researchers then implanted these new “wonder cells” into mice. The human cells, with support from the cells of the mouse, were able to regenerate skin, hair follicles, and even a structurally recognizable hair shaft.
More research needs to be done before it can be attempted on humans, but the results show potential for use in wound healing, cosmetics, and offers a ray of hope to the hair-challenged everywhere.
Hair raising indeed.
Sources:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140128094141.htm
http://www.med.upenn.edu/timm/documents/JIDfolliculocentricReview.pdf
http://www.genome.gov/glossary/index.cfm?id=63
Bald men rejoice!
Balding women rejoice even more!
I have always liked about my kids stem cells making me regrow my hair
Wow maybe that to wll be possible
I would be a test subject!!!
Sign me up, I would gladly be a test subject. Although I am not bald I have receded hairline.
As for a guy, this is great news! However, when and how much is this going to cost? What about age limitation? what about guarantee that it will not fall out again?
How about a study group, I’ll volunteer! I have nothing to loose but to gain!
This would make me so happy if it turned into a possible treatment for alopecia in my little girl as well as all others suffering from it.
This is very promising news! I hope this new development gives burn victims and other accident victims hope of having a more natural reconstructive surgery. Love science!
It would be fantastic to have such cells to heal and regenerate hair loss, skin loss, heal sores and grow bones. We need to continue to support stem cell research.
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