Hair Growth Signal Dictated By Fat Cells 146
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."
Re:Idiocracy (Score:4, Interesting)
Damn. Beat me to it.
On the plus side, most of the research into prolonging erections has already been done. Apparently there's a sweet spot for ideal duration. So at least we don't have to worry about that.
Re:I started to lose my hair when I was 17... (Score:1, Interesting)
If you're going to kill yourself over some genetic trait that you have no control over then you're a moron and should get over it.
If your biggest problem, is that you're going bald \ are bald, then you have a pretty damn good life, and I shave my head because I'm going bald, so think I can offer an opinion on the matter.