research Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signal Related to Sheep Wool Fineness
Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
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research A National Ethics Committee: Findings on Health Issues and Recommendations
Taking calcium may help elderly with osteoporosis, birth control with levonorgestrel doesn't increase heart attack risk, Salmonella can cause arthritis, a national ethics committee is recommended, and sulfasalazine might help with a hair loss condition.
research Alopecias
The document discussed hair loss causes and treatments but didn't give a final summary.
research EDA2R Is Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia
EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia
The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
research Sp6 Downregulation of Follistatin Gene Expression in Ameloblasts
Sp6 promotes tooth development by reducing follistatin levels.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
research Lgr5 Marks Cycling, Yet Long-Lived, Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
research Deletion of the Developmentally Essential Gene ATR in Adult Mice Leads to Age-Related Phenotypes and Stem Cell Loss
Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Markers to Evaluate the Quality and Self-Renewing Potential of Engineered Human Skin Substitutes In Vitro and After Transplantation
Cytokeratin 19 and cytokeratin 15 are key markers for monitoring the quality and self-renewing potential of engineered skin.
research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Replicative Stress, Stem Cells, and Aging
Maintaining DNA health in stem cells is key to preventing aging and tissue breakdown.
research Nonclassic Adrenal Hyperplasia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research Wnt Signaling: The Good and the Bad
Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
research Androgen Receptor Gene CAG Repeat Polymorphism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Eyebrow Loss
Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Detailed Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
research Molecular Elements of the Regulatory Control of Keratin Filament Modulator AHF/Trichohyalin in the Hair Follicle
The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
research Association of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene Ser680Asn (rs6166) Polymorphism with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gouty Arthritis in an Adult Patient with Down's Syndrome
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
research A Rare Cause of Irrevocable Childhood Alopecia Feigning Alopecia Universalis: Atrichia Congenita With Papular Lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Alymphoid Cystic Thymic Dysgenesis - FOXN1 Gene Mutation: A Rare Case Report of Two Siblings
Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
research The Analysis of Genetics and Associated Autoimmune Diseases in Chinese Vitiligo Patients
Generalized vitiligo in Chinese patients is linked to other autoimmune diseases, especially in familial cases.