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Hair Growth Signal Dictated By Fat Cells
RogerRoast writes "According to an article published in the journal Cell, molecular signals from fat cell (adipocyte) precursors under the skin are necessary to spur hair growth in mice. Yale researchers report in the paper that these cells produce molecules called PDGF (platelet derived growth factors), which are necessary to produce hair growth. The discovery of the source of signals that trigger hair growth may lead to new treatments for baldness. The trick is in getting adipocyte precursors under the skin to talk to stem cells at the base of the hair follicles."
That's a negative, Red Leader. While you get more adipocytes when you gain weight, you keep them after you lose it. Get back on the treadmill!
Bio questions? Ask me to start a Q&A journal. Computer analogies available for most topics!
While you're at it, imagine there's no more wars, no more poverty, and endless youth.
That's just as realistic as trying to tell scientists what kind of research they are interested in.
Somehow I think it is more a case of "which treatments will get funding" than "what scientists are interested in".