research Human Skin Color: Origin, Variation, and Significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
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research NAC Transcription Factor RD26 Is a Regulator of Root Hair Morphogenic Plasticity
RD26 controls root hair growth during drought by repressing key genes, helping plants save energy.
research Ancient Genomes Reveal the Evolutionary History and Origin of Cashmere-Producing Goats in China
Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
research Whole-Genome Sequencing of Eight Goat Populations for the Detection of Selection Signatures Underlying Production and Adaptive Traits
Researchers identified genes linked to coat color, body size, cashmere production, and high altitude adaptation in goats.
research The Evolutionary Trajectory of Primate Skin Appendage Traits
Humans evolved to have less hair and more sweat glands than chimpanzees and macaques.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Darwinian Health and Other Contradictions
The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
research The Structure of the Cornified Claw Sheath in the Domesticated Cat (Felis Catus): Implications for the Claw-Shedding Mechanism and the Evolution of Cornified Digital End Organs
Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research Module-Based Complexity Formation: Periodic Patterning in Feathers and Hairs
The conclusion is that understanding how feathers and hairs pattern can help in developing hair regeneration treatments.
research Developmental Plasticity of Patterned and Regenerating Oral Organs
Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
research Seasonality, Climatic Unpredictability, Food Deprivation, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
research Australian Hair and Wool Research Society Cutaneous Biology and Endocrinology Workshop
The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
research Concise Review: The Plasticity of Stem Cell Niches: A General Property Behind Tissue Homeostasis and Repair
Stem cell niches are adaptable and key for tissue maintenance and repair.
research Insights into the Regeneration of Skin from Acomys, the Spiny Mouse
The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
research Choreographing Immunity in the Skin Epithelial Barrier
The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
research An Ethnopharmacological and Historical Analysis of Dictamnus, a European Traditional Herbal Medicine
The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
research Non-Binary or Genderqueer Genders
The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A New Component of the Thermogenic Response
Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
research The Regeneration Blastema of Lizards: An Amniote Model for the Study of Appendage Replacement
Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research The Paradox of p53: What, How, and Why?
The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
research What's New in Dermatological Research?
2011 dermatological research found new skin aging markers, hair loss causes, skin defense mechanisms, and potential for new treatments.
research Physical Inactivity Is a Disease Synonymous With a Non-Permissive Brain Disorder
Physical inactivity is a primary cause of many human illnesses.
research Normal Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells: Similar and Different
Deregulation of stem cell function is central to the development of some cancers.
research The Expanding Impact of T-Regulatory Cells in Skin Health
T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
research Jasmonic Acid Regulates Plant Development and Orchestrates Stress Response During Tough Times
Jasmonic acid helps plants grow, defend against threats, and survive stressful conditions like drought and salt.
research CAQ Corner: Basic Concepts of Transplant Immunology
The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.