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research Recent Advances in Neuropeptide-Related Omics and Gene Editing: Spotlight on NPY and Somatostatin and Their Roles in Growth and Food Intake of Fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Biomedical Applications of Organoids in Genetic Diseases
Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.
research Ultrasound-Activated Particles as CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery System for Androgenic Alopecia Therapy
Scientists have created a new hair loss treatment using ultrasound to deliver gene-editing particles, which resulted in up to 90% hair regrowth in mice.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Based Targeted Genome Editing for Correction of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using iPS Cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research Elucidating the Roles of Three β-Glucuronosyltransferases Acting on Arabinogalactan-Proteins Using a CRISPR-Cas9 Multiplexing Approach in Arabidopsis
The study concluded that three enzymes are important for plant development by affecting sugar composition and calcium binding in plants.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Disruption of Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 in Rabbits Results in a Systemic Long Hair Phenotype by Prolonging Anagen
Disrupting the FGF5 gene in rabbits leads to longer hair by extending the hair growth phase.
research Hairless-Knockout Piglets Generated Using CRISPR/Cas9 Exhibit Abnormalities in Skin and Thymus
Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
research Efficient Editing of CSLD2 Orthologue by CRISPR/Cas9 Affects Cell Morphogenesis of Root Hair in Spinach
CRISPR/Cas9 editing in spinach affects root hair growth by altering specific genes.
research Generation of VEGF Knock-In Cashmere Goat via the CRISPR/Cas9 System
Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
research Life Sciences Discovery and Technology Highlights
New findings suggest certain genes and microRNAs are crucial for wound healing, and innovative technologies like smart bandages and apps show promise in improving treatment.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Loss of FGF5 Function Increases Wool Staple Length in Sheep
Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
research Trends in the Global Organoid Technology and Industry: From Organogenesis in a Dish to the Commercialization of Organoids
Organoid technology is advancing and entering commercial use, with applications in disease modeling, drug development, and personalized medicine.
research Screening and Expression Validation of Key Proteins for Secondary Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats Based on iTRAQ Quantitative Proteomics Technology
FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Identification of Key Genes and Signaling Pathways Related to Hetian Sheep Wool Density by RNA-Seq Technology
Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
research Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 and an Interacting Non-Coding RNA on Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Cashmere Goats' Follicle Development Assessed by Whole-Transcriptome Sequencing Technology
FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
research Molecular Genetic Dissection of ILVEN Leads to Successful Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant Identified by MHC Risk Haplotype Sequencing Reproduces Symptomatic Patched Hair Loss in Mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research Mutation-Specific siRNA Knockdown of GJB2: Potential Gene Therapy for Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome
Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
research Next Generation Human Skin Constructs as Advanced Tools for Drug Development
Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
research Functional Enhancement Strategies for Immunomodulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Therapeutic Application
New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
research Diverse Cellular Players Orchestrate Regeneration After Wounding
Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
research SbbHLH85, a bHLH Member, Modulates Resilience to Salt Stress by Regulating Root Hair Growth in Sweet Sorghum
The SbbHLH85 protein helps sweet sorghum grow more root hairs but makes the plant more sensitive to salt.
research A Direct Link Between Prss53, Hair Curvature, and Skeletal Dysplasia
The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
research Critical Role of ATP-P2X7 Axis in UV-Induced Melanogenesis
ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
research Montagna Symposium 2017—Precision Dermatology: Next Generation Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The symposium highlighted the importance of understanding disease mechanisms for targeted dermatology treatments.
research Increasing GSH-Px Activity and Activating Wnt Pathway Promote Fine Wool Growth in FGF5-Edited Sheep
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
research Gene Therapy to Enhance Angiogenesis in Chronic Wounds
Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Research Techniques Made Simple: Zebrafish Models for Human Dermatologic Disease
Zebrafish are useful for studying and developing treatments for human skin diseases.