Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide.
I believe the commenter was being sarcastic, which is why “under-researched” was in quotes. They also followed it up with how they felt it was unlikely.
No the quotes were mine. The actual quote from the article was
If the deoxyribose gel also proves effective in humans, it could be used to treat alopecia or even stimulate hair, lash, and eyebrow regrowth following chemotherapy.
“This is a badly under-researched area, and hence new approaches are needed,” argue the authors.
I believe the commenter was being sarcastic, which is why “under-researched” was in quotes. They also followed it up with how they felt it was unlikely.
No the quotes were mine. The actual quote from the article was