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Hair regrowth in just 20 days: Taiwanese researchers made a breakthrough hair serum that promises hair restoration within a month

In a breakthrough that could offer new hope to millions experiencing hair loss, researchers from National Taiwan University (NTU) have developed a rub-on serum that reportedly restores hair growth within 20 days. The innovative formulation, derived from natural fatty acids, has shown remarkable results in early laboratory tests and even in limited self-experiments by the study’s lead researcher.

The serum works by stimulating fat cells in the skin to regenerate hair follicles — a process inspired by the body’s natural response to irritation and injury. This mechanism, known as hypertrichosis, has long been linked to increased hair growth following skin damage or inflammation.

According to Professor Sung-Jan Lin, who led the study, the idea emerged from observing how minor skin irritation could trigger hair regeneration. ‘Skin injury not only induces tissue inflammation but also stimulates hair regeneration,’ Lin explained. ‘Our research shows that fatty acids can achieve similar effects safely and effectively.’

Researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a rub-on serum using natural fatty acids that reportedly stimulates hair growth within 20 days. Inspired by the body’s natural response to injury, the serum regenerates hair follicles by stimulating fat cells. The patented formulation has shown promising results in laboratory tests and self-experiments, with plans for human clinical trials.

Cardiometabolic and renal benefits of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors

In the past decade, the therapeutic scope of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has expanded beyond glycaemic regulation in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this Review, Lim et al. discuss data from clinical studies of SGLT2 inhibitors, demonstrating their multifaceted cardiovascular, metabolic and renal effects, and elucidate the diverse mechanisms underpinning these benefits.

New rare genetic disease affecting motor neuron and muscle control identified

An international research team, led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri, has identified a previously unknown genetic disease that affects movement and muscle control.

The disease—called Mutation in NAMPT Axonopathy (MINA) syndrome—causes damage to motor neurons, the that send signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles. It’s the result of a rare genetic mutation in a known as NAMPT, which helps the body’s cells make and use energy. When this protein doesn’t work as it should, cells can’t produce enough energy to stay healthy.

Over time, this lack of energy causes the cells to weaken and die, and leads to symptoms such as muscle weakness, loss of coordination and foot deformities—which can worsen over time. In severe cases, patients may eventually need a wheelchair.

To fight cybercrime, student unravels the layers of 3D printing

To most people, a 3D printer is a cool piece of technology that can make toys, tools or parts in minutes. But for Hala Ali, it can be a partner in crime, and the doctoral student at Virginia Commonwealth University earned national honors recently for her work exploring one of the fastest-growing frontiers in cybercrime.

Ali, a computer science student in the College of Engineering, won best paper at this summer’s 25th annual Digital Forensics Research Conference in Chicago. The paper, “Leveraging Memory Forensics to Investigate and Detect Illegal 3D Printing Activities,” reflects her research into how digital forensics can help investigators uncover whether a 3D printer was used to create weapons or other illegal objects.

“3D printing is a process of creating a physical object from a by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created,” Ali said.

Lung cancer cells in the brain form electrical connections with neurons that spur tumor growth

By Krista Conger

Small cell lung cancer often metastasizes to the brain. A Stanford Medicine-led study shows the cancer cells form synapses with neurons, and signaling across these synapses encourages tumor growth.

The Holy Grail of Physics: Scientists Discover New Path to Room-Temperature Superconductors

Penn State scientists have unveiled a new theory-driven method to predict superconductors, offering a possible path toward materials that could conduct electricity perfectly. Electricity travels through wires to deliver power, but some of that energy is always lost along the way. However, that en

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