2 citations
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” This study found that Swiss cattle exhibiting rat-tail syndrome are heterozygous for genetic variants linked to pigmentation and color dilution, likely due to Holstein introgression in the Simmental breed.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” This study demonstrates that Rac1 activity is essential for normal hair follicle formation but influences hair structure and pigmentation, in terminal differentiation, through alterations in hair shaft, cuticle, and pigmentation organization.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study reports that Wise is expressed in specific patterns during the morphogenesis of chick embryos, particularly in regions associated with known signaling molecules like Wnt, Bmp, and Shh.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this case report, a novel heterozygous mutation in the insulin receptor gene was identified in an adolescent girl with type A insulin resistance syndrome, characterized by excessive hair growth and skin changes, and her mother.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” In this study, the transition from online to full-time education was associated with a worsened emotional state among students, despite already impaired biorhythm indicators during online classes.
232 citations
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January 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
77 citations
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” This research abstract provides no results, focusing on the equal contributions of the authors in the field of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from Yale University.
35 citations
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October 2017 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study found that fibromodulin significantly reduces scar formation and boosts scar strength in rodent and porcine models, suggesting potential for FMOD-based therapies in cutaneous wound repair.
4 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” In this study, researchers propose that different vertebrate skin appendages, such as hair, feathers, and scales, evolved in parallel from a shared ancestral cell structure associated with teeth, dating back approximately 420 million years ago.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This source describes how androgenic alopecia, or pattern hair loss, affects about 70% of men and is linked to factors like stress, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle issues, which can also impact psychological well-being and potentially contribute to severe health conditions such as heart disease.
May 2019 in “Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This case report presented a female with PCOS treated with metformin who developed hyperuricemia, migraine, neurological and joint pain, and rheumatic fever, later showing a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to benzathine benzyl penicillin treatment.
January 2008 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” This study suggests that a specific region upstream of the TGF-β1 gene may play a key role in androgenetic alopecia by regulating gene expression in a cell-specific manner.
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April 2012 in “American Literary History” This essay explores Harriet E. Wilson's spiritualist career in Boston but reports no new findings; it provides context to her autobiographical novel "Our Nig" and early struggles.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” This study found that cortisol concentrations were significantly higher in hair samples with follicles compared to those without, suggesting potential confounding in stress assessments using different hair sampling methods.
May 2017 in “American Society of Health-System Pharmacists eBooks” This abstract provides definitions and descriptions of various medical and scientific terms but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses the emerging evidence for low-dose oral minoxidil in treating various types of alopecia, without providing new clinical results.
61 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” This study explored the expression and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs in the skin pigmentation of Koi carp, revealing their involvement in pigmentation and differentiation mechanisms.
February 1994 in “Neuroscience letters” This review provides an overview of biotin's role in metabolism and the consequences of deficiency but reports no new clinical findings; it highlights that intestinal bacteria usually meet biotin needs.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” This review discusses the role of biotin in metabolism and its dietary requirements, but provides no new experimental findings.
118 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Dairy Science” This study found that in lactating Holstein cows, hair from the tail switch, which grows faster and is more sensitive to cortisol changes, is ideal for measuring hair cortisol levels.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” The authors concluded that coagulopathy can result from vitamin E supplementation, even at marginally elevated levels, especially when combined with other drugs that increase bleeding risk.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” This article discusses the challenges in hypertension management, emphasizing the need to reconsider the use of minoxidil and address excess dietary sodium and arteriolar hypertrophy, but reports no new clinical results.
The researchers reported that certain physical characteristics of hair shafts, such as length and color, may influence mtDNA read counts and degradation state when analyzed by massively parallel sequencing.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes two instances of superficial dermatophytosis in neonates, highlighting the unusual occurrence and successful resolution with topical antifungal treatment.
710 citations
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May 2023 in “European Urology” This study highlights that improved diagnostic techniques for prostate cancer could decrease the number of men needing diagnosis and treatment to save one life and identifies avoidable risk factors, such as smoking, diet, and occupation, that may influence prostate cancer risk.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “World journal of clinical cases” In this case report, an 86-year-old man experienced new hair growth and color change in alopecia areata after receiving fecal microbiota transplantation for noninfectious diarrhea.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” This research identified two genetic variants that influence the white-spotted coat patterns in Holstein-Friesian cattle, involving regulatory changes in the MITF and KIT genes, confirmed through mouse models, along with possible effects on coat patterns in other cattle breeds.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
May 2014 in “Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!” This article reviews the challenges and treatment options for pancreatic cancer, emphasizing the need for a collaborative care approach due to the disease's advanced presentation and poor prognosis; it reports no new clinical findings.