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Gene Therapy

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ResearchDHTGene Therapy
Prostaglandin D2: The Hidden Brake on Hair Growth That Scientists Have Known About Since 2012
A decade ago, a landmark study identified PGD2 as a potent inhibitor of hair follicle growth, elevated in bald scalp. Why is no approved treatment targeting it yet?
May 13, 2026·8 days ago·Liam Foster
CRISPRGene TherapyClinical Trials
CRISPR for Androgenetic Alopecia: The First Human Safety Data Has Arrived
A Phase 1 trial testing CRISPR-Cas9 to edit the androgen receptor gene in scalp follicles has reported its first safety data. No serious adverse events, and one unexpected finding worth paying attention to.
May 9, 2026·12 days ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Wnt PathwayGene TherapyStem Cells
The Wnt Pathway Is the Master Switch for Hair Follicle Cycling, Here's What That Means for Treatment
Wnt/β-catenin signalling controls whether hair follicles stay in growth phase or enter rest. Every major regenerative approach to hair loss eventually encounters this pathway. Understanding it is non-optional.
May 7, 2026·14 days ago·Dr. Maya Chen

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