research Disease Causing Homozygous Variants in the Human Hairless Gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
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research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
research It's X-Related: Biological Bases of Increased COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality in Men
Men have worse COVID-19 outcomes than women due to genetic and hormonal differences.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions Confirmed Via Genetic Testing: A Case Report
Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
research A Mouse with Bad Hair and Poor Taste
A defective gene causes hair loss and taste insensitivity in BTBR mice.
research Association of Eight Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Chromosomes 20 and X with Androgenetic Alopecia Among Ethnic Han Chinese from Yunnan
Certain genetic markers on chromosome 20 are linked to hair loss in the Han Chinese from Yunnan.
research Delayed Epidermal Permeability Barrier Formation and Hair Follicle Aberrations in Inv-Cldn6 Mice
Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
research A Position Effect on TRPS1 Is Associated with Ambras Syndrome in Humans and the Koala Phenotype in Mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
research The Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia
Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
research Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Taking Advantage of Phenotype Variability in a Local Animal Genetic Resource: Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with the Hairless Phenotype in Casertana Pigs
Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
research Polymorphism of CAG and GGN Repeats of Androgen Receptor Gene in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Combinatorial Expression of Cell Cycle Regulators Is More Suitable for Immortalization Than Oncogenic Methods in Dermal Papilla Cells
Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
research Evaluation of Animal Models Suitable for Hair Research and Regeneration
Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
research Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia and Global Cortical Atrophy in a Patient with Turner Syndrome
A person with Turner Syndrome showed severe schizophrenia that didn't respond to treatment and had brain shrinkage.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Hair, Aging, And Environment: Clinical Epidemiological Aspects
Environmental factors like smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet contribute to hair loss and graying, and lifestyle changes can help manage it.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition
The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
research Stem Cell-Derived Motor Neurons from Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Patients
The study suggests that motor neurons created from stem cells of patients with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy show signs of the disease, including changes in protein levels and cell functions.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability
Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
research Discordant Phenotype in Monozygotic Twins with Mosaic Trisomy 12p in Lymphocytes
Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
research Corticosterone Inhibits GAS6 to Govern Hair Follicle Stem-Cell Quiescence
Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
research Diagnostic Approach to Low-Renin Hypertension
Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research Deciphering Principles of Morphogenesis from Temporal and Spatial Patterns on the Integument
The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Topical Botanical in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study
Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.
research A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.