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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that male pattern baldness in European males is strongly heritable and associated with genetic markers linked to earlier puberty, bone density, and pancreatic function.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found evidence for a genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome, indicating an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance among first-degree relatives.
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September 2010 in “Animal” This study found that selecting Angus cattle for early puberty reduced their prolactin levels, which may indicate a response to changing day length.
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June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study provides further evidence for a genetic basis of PCOS, showing that polycystic ovarian morphology is a marker of inherited biochemical features in families with PCOS.
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.