January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” This study found that the wavy coat trait in Nakano cataract mice is polygenic, involving major and minor genes, and resembles human curly scalp hair associated with the PRSS53 gene alteration.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
April 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, aged mice showed better regenerative skin outcomes than young mice, linked to a specific fibroblast subpopulation and enhanced signaling interactions that promote regeneration. EREG treatment improved young mice's skin regeneration, suggesting potential for scarless therapies.
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March 2016 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers identified 18 genetic associations with scalp and facial hair traits in Latin Americans, including novel loci for hair greying and balding, with implications for understanding hair evolution.