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Scientists Induce New Hair Growth In Balding Men
sciencehabit writes "Scientists have successfully grown new hair follicles from the skin cells of balding men. While the research team (abstract) hasn't yet shown whether the structures, which produce strands of hair on our bodies, are fully functional and usable for transplants onto a scalp, experts say the discovery is a significant step toward finding new treatments for hair loss. Previous attempts used standard two-dimensional cell culturing techniques, but the new works grows the follicles in suspended droplets, better replicating the 3-D environment of the body. Using one's own cells to generate new follicles is useful because hair color and thickness will match perfectly with the rest of someone's head of hairs. And with the new technique, clinicians would be able to take just a few dermal papilla cells from a balding patient and expand the number of hair follicles available for transplant, rather than only be able to move follicles around."
Could they grow hair on my elbows using this technique? It would be nice and comfortable whilst leaning against my desk.
He's also a client. --dept
Some of us happen to have godawful ugly heads and those around them can be blissfully grateful for whatever cover the hair upon it can afford, whether this hair is natural or not.
Have you thought of decals, caps, or racing stripes?
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Maybe she was a lesbian???
Now that you mention, she did say that, but I said that's ok, how are things in Beirut?
I've been waiting since 1971 to use that joke.
Oliver's law of assumed responsibility: If you're seen fixing it, you will be blamed for breaking it.
I have been bald since my early 20s. Never had a problem finding a job because my baldness.
But you are posting on Slashdot, so apparently you haven't had as much luck finding a mate.