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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” This pilot study explored a new method using laser-capture microdissection and 16S rRNA gene sequencing to analyze the human scalp hair follicle microbiome more accurately, revealing region-specific variations in microbial diversity and abundance.
This study of Egyptian patients with alopecia areata found no significant difference in Staphylococcus epidermidis gene expression between patients and healthy controls but reported a negative correlation between Staphylococcus epidermidis expression and the severity of alopecia areata, suggesting potential involvement in disease severity.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had increased scalp microbial diversity and reduced Staphylococcus abundance, particularly in the frontal and vertex regions, suggesting this dysbiosis as a sensitive indicator of AGA.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study investigated a severe outbreak of mange in a goat herd in North Goa and found that treatment with Ivermectin and other supplements led to complete recovery, highlighting the need for preventive measures in hot, humid regions.
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July 2001 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.