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It is good though that the donor hair is unlimited but the price will be probably double as it is now on FUE, "Unfortunately, the procedure is very labor intensive and will compound the already high cost of hair transplants, so this may be out of reach for the average baldie (Gho is rumored to have worked on an increasing number of Dutch celebrities)." they say. Good job Gho but still very primitive and unacceptable.

Some older news from India. http://www.expresshealthcare.in/200803/market22.shtml

FinHairloss it is about time something new comes out at last. We are in the 21 st century and HT techniques that we have now at our disposal are at least middle age ones, payed by solid gold for poor results. It is a normal thing that human race progresses as years go by. I know that there are lots of HT surgeons that make small fortunes on these primitive methods, and there is also Hollywood promoting youthful looks, who is helping them to make more money on desperate people. But those "doctors" know that their time is coming to the end, so they are bashing everything new that comes out in HM research field. Rassman is one of these people so he tries to make a last push to make enough money for his retirement. After all, he probably lives in the elite part of L.A. so he probably has big life expenses which somebody has to pay. I also think that one day Merck will be sued by many Propecia users for irreversible side-effects that they suffer and will suffer, and lawyers will be rambling each other for that case, yet for it will be a gold mine if Merck looses.

Fresh updates from Histogen. http://financewests.com/ears/r12e6517027273n52mi/in9852291033

Another fresh updates from Aderans. They are pumping those articles these days aren?t they? http://www.prweb.com/releases/Investigative/Dermatology/prweb3971924.htm Another important .pdf file... COMMON MECHANISM OF HAIR FOLLICLE FORMATION FROM DISSOCIATED TRICHOGENIC EPIDERMAL AND DERMAL CELLS http://www.aderansresearch.com/pdfs/PR_050710_ppt.pdf

Fresh updates from Aderans. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/view/pressrelease/aderans-research-aderans-research-expands-clinical-studies-404413

Hahaha, FinHairLoss that first one was mine question. That guy is totally pessimistic about future hair loss treatments for about 20 years. But here are some fresh updates form Histogen. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3953054.htm

Histogen updates: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3953054.htm Hypoxia Induces Stem Cell Gene Expression, Protein Production and Cell Surface Markers Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing solutions based on the products of newborn cells grown under embryonic conditions, will present new findings today at the International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering (ICSCE). Analysis of the cells grown under Histogen's proprietary conditions of hypoxia and low gravity show the expression of specific markers associated with embryonic stem cells. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 3, 2010 -- Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing solutions based on the products of newborn cells grown under embryonic conditions, will present new findings today at the International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering (ICSCE). Analysis of the cells grown under Histogen's proprietary conditions of hypoxia and low gravity show the expression of specific markers associated with embryonic stem cells. Different cell types can be identified by unique profiles based on the genes they express, the proteins they produce, and markers that they have on their cell surface. Histogen has discovered that, under growth conditions of 2-5% oxygen (hypoxia) and low gravity, safe and non-controversial newborn skin cells (fibroblasts) acquire the profile of pluripotent stem cells. Over 5,000 genes are differentially expressed by these cells, as compared to fibroblasts grown under traditional conditions What we are seeing is a shift in the profile of these cells to one that is more embryonic-like, more similar to stem cells than fibroblasts. Reprogramming adult, differentiated somatic cell types through chemical manipulation or genetic transfection to transform the cells into a dedifferentiated, pluripotent stem cell phenotype has been the focus of many recent studies Induction of Stem Cell Marker Expression in Human Dermal Fibroblasts in Hypoxic Culture Conditions "Over 5,000 genes are differentially expressed by these cells, as compared to fibroblasts grown under traditional conditions," said Dr. Gail K. Naughton, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Histogen. "What we are seeing is a shift in the profile of these cells to one that is more embryonic-like, more similar to stem cells than fibroblasts." DNA microarray analysis revealed that, under hypoxic culture conditions, fibroblasts upregulate the expression of key embryonic stem cell markers including Oct4, Nanog, and Sox2. These specific genes are known to be critical in the generation of induced pluripotent stem cells. A number of other stem cell-associated markers, such as Brachyury, Gata4, CCR4, LIN28 and Nodal FGF5 were also expressed at higher levels in the hypoxic cultures as compared to fibroblasts grown under normal oxygen levels. These studies suggest hypoxic culture of somatic cells in large-scale bioreactor systems is a potentially feasible and efficient method for obtaining and producing adequate amounts of pluripotent stem cells and associated factors for clinical regenerative medicine applications. "Reprogramming adult, differentiated somatic cell types through chemical manipulation or genetic transfection to transform the cells into a dedifferentiated, pluripotent stem cell phenotype has been the focus of many recent studies," said Dr. Jonathan Mansbridge, Chief Scientific Officer at Histogen. "Although these experiments have demonstrated the ability to induce cells back to a pluripotent state, the methods used have raised considerable issues regarding mutagenicity and clinical safety. We now have preliminary evidence that, by altering the oxygen levels under which neonatal fibroblasts are cultured, there is potential for a viable pluripotent stem cell source that would be free of these issues." Human extracellular matrix (hECM) compositions produced under the hypoxia/microgravity conditions discussed here are covered by pending US patent #2010/0047305. "Induction of Stem Cell Marker Expression in Human Dermal Fibroblasts in Hypoxic Culture Conditions" will be presented by Dr. Mansbridge at the ICSCE event, taking place May 2-5, 2010 in Boston, Mass. About Histogen Histogen, launched in 2007, seeks to redefine regenerative medicine by developing a series of high value products that do not contain embryonic stem cells or animal components. Through Histogen's proprietary bioreactors that mimic the embryonic environment, newborn cells are encouraged to naturally produce the vital proteins and growth factors from which the Company has developed its rich product portfolio. Histogen has two product families - a proprietary liquid complex of embryonic-like proteins and growth factors, and a human Extracellular Matrix (ECM) material, ExCeltrix. For more information, please visit http://www.histogen.com.

Remember that famous Dr. Angela Christiano(famous dr. Colin Jahoda??s coworker)? Read this and comment please. http://www.webmd.com/skin-prob...fifed?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Another update from Histogen, video format. Dated Nov. 17th 2009 http://www.thebaldtruth.com/ar...%9D-as-soon-as-2013/

Updates from Histogen... http://www.sddt.com/news/artic...urceCode=20091029crd

That is true. A lot of money is being spent for this research and our fortune in this misery i that Bosley is greedy for money and they will not let anyone else to take "their" market. Cold war has its own advantages sometimes.

I??ve read somewhere about that and I think that the results of those big trials will be evident by the end of 2009. 8 months is more than enough time to see if those trials are going somewhere or not.

New generation of snake oils and scams.

Only real chance fpr now or at least close to real is Histogen. Intercytex is going bankrupt http://www.intercytex.com/icx/...ses/2009/2009-09-02/ and Aderans will post an update before the end of this year on those April human trials. I must say I am disappointed in human technology. This problem is here since day 1 human walked this Earth and yet no solution whatsoever, shame.

Like I have said, who works makes mistakes. Mistakes are good because everybody are learning from it and chances for a successful treatment are greater and greater. No one didn??t do anything like this before and that??s why we shall see the treatment.

Well more and more scientists in the world are trying to cure baldness because that project will bring tons of money needed maybe for some other projects, it is not USA only who is developing baldness treatments, many more companies in the world are working on it too. Every year more and more baldness genes are found and that means that one day we will have an absolute cure for baldness called gene therapy. Today modern science is going faster than ever, we have the equipment that is far more advanced than anything else before. I think that that Histogen wnt treatment will be a good solution but Follica or Aderans will make a home-run. I know that some were talking about baldness cure before but no one actually did some good research with human trials like they do now. Who works makes mistakes and eventually they will find a solution. Personally I think that we will see a good treatment before a full decade. Good baldness treatment is a golden mine and there is a real "cold war" going on between research companies.

I am 1000% absolutely sure that in 10 years tops we will have solutions that will change our lives. I know that pessimism is present and that is being spread by dishonest HT and "snake oil" salesmen, soon they will all be out on the street where they belong and they know it so they are trying to make a last push for their products.

Talk was about that and the biggest price was said $10.000 a head from Aderans HM, and that is not yet defined. Sure it will be expensive but it will be affordable for the most. Real business is made selling it to the wider population not just the rich ones. What matters the most is hope that this really expensive, primitive and noneffective approach that we have now will perish away sooner than later.

2015 is for U.S. market my friend, FDA is your main reason why you will not have it sooner. Other countries don??t have restrictions as U.S. does and they will enjoy the cure sooner so that if that means traveling it is fine by me. Dakota it is 5 years 4 months to go. Aderans phase II should be over by the end of 2009 so we should hear about them too, they are pumping some serious money into their project. Let??s keep our fingers crossed.

Here is Dr. Gail Naughton interview on ReGenica. I??ve would say very good news. Comment please.(interview starts at the acrobat reader page 8 or 120 at scaned newspapers) http://www.ishrs.org/PDF/F4-2009.pdf Latest Histogen Regenica updates... http://www.histogeninc.com/aboutus/news_events.htm

Has anyone tried any of the two or a combo??? I??ve heard that some people had excellent results with DMSO... Give your 2c...

don??t be a pessimist that is an easier obstacle getting hair grow is the real deal...

2008 has passed and there is no update from Intercytex... Bad...

Of course it is true. If you suck with women without hair you will suck with hair, it is purely personality, and that can be changed if you have the will. There are shallow people everywhere but that is a sign that they have complex problems of their own and deeply inside they are miserable themselves, personally I don??t want to be with that kind of a woman. I am sorry about your relationship, I believe we are all been there but after a rain always comes the sun, that is mine philosophy. About your origin your grandmother is probably from Medjugorje(Me?‘ugorje), today that is in Bosnia&Herzegovina, today the town is best known due to reported apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary which appeared to six Herzegovinian Croats since 24 June 1981, and is now visited by pilgrims from around the entire world as a shrine. You can read more here if you are interested http://medjugorje.hr.nt4.ims.h...spx?mv=4&qp=MToxOjE= Movie "Gospa" was made about it, Martin Sheen played a major role, Michael York played too. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113200/