Why people lose their locks in old age may be related to the aging of hair follicle stem cells, two new studies suggest. Though it is known that mammals that live for longer lifespans lose their hair, the mechanisms underlying this fate have been a mystery. Hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs), which generate the sacs or follicles that produce hair, keep hair growth going repeatedly over time. Surprisingly, they have even been shown, in mice experiments, to resist aging. To better understand the role HFSCs might play in aging-associated hair loss, Hiroyuki Matsumura and colleagues studied hair follicles in a…
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Hair transplantation is a cosmetic procedure, which involves removal of permanent hair shafts along with roots (also referred as follicular units) from a hair bearing area called as “donor area” and transplantation into the bald area called as “recipient area”. In case of hair transplantation over scalp, hair are usually taken from the back and sides of the scalp. For patients with advanced baldness of scalp, hair can also be taken from beard, chest, axilla, and / or other body parts. The basic concept of hair transplantation is based on the principle of “donor dominance.” Donor dominance implies that the…
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) *This project has been ear-marked for social franchise development This project has been developed to assist caregivers in impoverished communities who are tasked with looking after preschool children while their parents are at work. Many of these caregivers have limited education and no access to formal training. Education Africa runs a three year-long whole school intervention programme by running a series of workshops to assist these caregivers in ensuring that the children in their care acquire the necessary skills needed when entering the formal school system. On-site visits are also undertaken by our ECD Specialist to…
THE SOUTH AFRICAN MODEL UNITED NATIONS * This project has been ear-marked for social franchise development. The South African Model United Nations debating conferences are based on the principles and format of a UN General Assembly debate, with a focus on the United Nations, global issues, international relations and human rights issues. The conferences were first held in 1995 as part of the United Nations’ 50th anniversary celebrations. The 1995 group of debaters accompanied former President Nelson Mandela on his trip to New York for the UN celebrations. Although the event was run at the time by the National Ministry of…
aucoma is a primary cause of vision loss and blindness in the US, affecting around 2.7 million people – a number that is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030. While severe glaucoma-related vision loss can often be prevented, there is one major barrier: around half of patients with the disease do not know they have it. Glaucoma can take away as much as 40% of a person’s sight without them realizing. Glaucoma is a group of conditions that cause damage to the eye’s optic nerve – a cluster of more than a million nerve fibers. The optic nerve links…
nce Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth in 1957, we have been learning how the human body changes under low gravity. The effects of space travel on muscle and bone, brain and nerves, heart and circulation, sleep, digestion and exercise, and many other body functions continue to be subjects of scientific discovery and investigation. The researchers say their discovery about genetic differences and vision problems in astronauts may have profound implications for the general population.More recently, missions on board the International Space Station have revealed previously unreported effects of long-duration space flight on eyesight. Now,…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the GLC43 AMG ahead of its official debut at the 2016 New York Motor Show. It is a high performance version of the German automaker’s crossover. On the outside, the GLC43 AMG gets the diamond avantgarde grille, AMG body kit, two-tone paint job and AMG spec wheels. One of the most noticeable elements is the quad chrome tipped exhausts fitted at rear of the car. The cabin is stock GLC but gets a different steering wheel, sports seats and an AMG-spec instrument cluster. The GLC43 AMG gets its exciting alphanumeric name thanks to a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6…
The 2016 New York Auto show is the official venue chosen by Nissan to unveil the GT-R. To generate enthusiasm among car fans, the company has released a new teaser image of the vehicle. Nissan will be introducing an all new model sometime by 2018, while this one will be offered as a facelift model. The upcoming Nissan GT-R facelift is an interesting catch as it shall offer slightly enhanced performance numbers and feature fresh cosmetic upgrades. The vehicle would be powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that will generate a massive 542bhp of power. Owing to performance tweaks…
You’ll soon be able to play your PlayStation 4 games on your Windows PC and Apple Mac. Sony is releasing an update that will allow its “Remote Play” feature to be compatible with rival devices, the company announced on its official blog Tuesday. Remote Play allows a user to mirror what they are playing on the PlayStation 4 onto Sony’s PS Vita handheld device and its Xperia line of phones. However, this is the first time Sony is opening this feature up to Apple and Windows. Could the next PlayStation be a glove and avisor? The PlayStation 4 3.50 update…
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Tuesday ordered DraftKings and FanDuel, the biggest daily fantasy sites, to stop accepting bets from New Yorkers. Schneiderman said the activity was gambling rather than a skill-based game and therefore illegal under New York law. Is daily fantasy gambling or not? Yes No Not sure VOTE Vote to see results The cease-and-desist is a major blow to the young industry that allows users to pay for fantasy sports on a weekly basis. Schneiderman’s office has for about a month been investigating the sites to see whether insiders were using proprietary information for personal…