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GlossaryDNA

molecule that carries genetic instructions for living organisms

DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. It consists of two long strands forming a double helix, with each strand made up of a sequence of nucleotides that encode the biological information necessary for life.

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research Progress in Research and Prospects for Application of Precision Gene-Editing Technology Based on CRISPR-Cas9 in the Genetic Improvement of Sheep and Goats

March 2024 in “Agriculture”

CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing shows promise for improving sheep and goat breeding but faces challenges with efficiency and accuracy.

research An In Vitro Model for the Study of Human Hair Growth

13 citations, December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”

Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.

research Analysis of DNA in Hair Fibers

6 citations, March 2003 in “PubMed”

Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.

research Transforming 300 Billion Points of Data into Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and New Insights into Disease

June 2013 in “The mental health clinician”

Large data can lead to new medical discoveries and personalized medicine.

research Polymorphism in the A2M Gene Associated with High-Quality Milk in Murrah Buffaloes (Bubalus Bubalis)

5 citations, January 2016 in “Genetics and molecular research”

Certain genetic variations in the A2M gene are linked to better milk quality in Murrah buffaloes.

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community DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 4 months ago

The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.

community DNA Testing by Roots by Genetic Arts

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.

community Topical Melatonin for mild aga

in Chat 2 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about an 18-year-old male considering topical finasteride for hair loss and asking about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair regrowth and density. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used.

community Trichotest results in… min not on my list! Just Fin/Dut, Zinc… and the insanely expensive latanoprost & prostaquinon.

in Technology 22 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community Bryan Johnson used a customized formula by Roots byGA to restore his hair

in Treatment 25 upvotes 3 months ago

Bryan Johnson used a customized hair restoration formula from Roots byGA, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Many users are skeptical of the effectiveness and uniqueness of the treatment, suggesting that standard treatments like Minoxidil and Dutasteride are more reliable.

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