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Groundbreaking study could rewrite textbooks about how hair grows and spark new treatments

Advanced microscopy technique enables scientists to peer into follicles in real time

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Yahoo News Canada
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Published: 1/19/2026
Updated: 1/20/2026
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Yahoo News Canada reports on Groundbreaking study could rewrite textbooks about how hair grows and spark new treatments

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A previously unseen network of cells plays a critical role in helping hair emerge from the roots, according to a study that may rewrite textbooks and lead to new hairfall treatments.

Until now, it was thought that the human hair emerged due to an upw...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?

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