5 citations,
May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
5 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
3 citations,
May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” The SOSTDC1 gene is crucial for determining sheep wool type.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in genetics” Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” CPK1 helps root hair growth in Arabidopsis by activating channels for calcium signaling.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” The BUZZ gene is important for root hair growth and overall root structure in the plant Brachypodium distachyon.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
Hair follicles supply a crucial brain development protein to the brain via platelets.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
10 citations,
October 2008 in “Andrologia” Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
35 citations,
October 2017 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
61 citations,
September 2010 in “Genomics” The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
336 citations,
August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
188 citations,
May 2009 in “Plant physiology” Researchers found 19 genes important for root hair growth in a plant called Arabidopsis.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Scientific Reports” GPR39 is linked to certain cells in the sebaceous gland and helps with skin healing.