Archive for March 2016
Vixen Pharmaceuticals Acquired By Aclaris Therapeutics
Well you guys asked for it, right? An established pharmaceutical company has acquired the rights to Angela Christiano’s hair growth research involving JAK inhibitors. Aclaris Therapeutics has entered into an agreement with Vixen to acquire all of the stock of Vixen Pharmaceuticals. For those unaware, Vixen Pharma is the small startup company that Christiano founded…
Read MoreTsuji Lab Partnering, Follicum First Trial: Weekly Thoughts 3/24/16
Hello Everybody, I hope you all enjoy this edition of Weekly Thoughts which contains exciting news about the Tsuji Lab and a new nano-coating technology for stem cells. Tsuji Backed By Major Partner Dr. Takashi Tsuji of the Riken Research Institute has found a sponsor for his potential game changing hair growth research. Meiji Seika…
Read MoreYeditepe University Hair Growth Cream
A research team from Yeditepe University in Turkey recently announced that they will be launching a hair growth cream within the next two months. The team is headed by Prof. Fikrettin Sahin, head of the Department of Genetics and Bioengineering at Yeditepe University. The news was made public last Friday during a press conference that…
Read MoreWhat About Samumed Phase II?
What is most significant and encouraging about this new data is the SM04554 treatment was applied for only 90 days, but continued to have positive results all the way until 135 days. The chart shows that during the 45 days after the treatment was stopped, there was still a continual increase in hair count from…
Read MoreGene Study on Gray Hair, Fuchs Article: Weekly Thoughts 3/3/16
Hello Everybody, As always, it is nice to be here with you to report on the latest hair growth related news for this edition of Weekly Thoughts. Major Gene Study All About Follicles A study lead by Kaustubh Adhikari of University College London has mapped out a gene analysis for some of the major characteristics…
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