A researcher says the solution for treating hair loss could be as simple as a specific type of sugar, and the twist is how something that sounds too basic …

Could a simple sugar treat hair loss? See how a natural DNA molecule is showing promise for stimulating hair regrowth in lab ...
Nature

A New Synthesis of 2-Deoxy-D-ribose

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The Mirror

Breakthrough in baldness treatment as sugar found to stimulate hair growth

A sugar that naturally occurs in the human body could be the cure for baldness, according to a new study. Scientists have found that this sweet solution has been successful in stimulating hair growth ...