research Increased 25(OH)D3 Level in Redheaded People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
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research Increased Calcidiol Level in Redhaired People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
research Increased Calcidiol Level in Redhaired People: Could Redheadedness Be an Adaptation to Temperate Climate?
Redheaded people have higher levels of vitamin D precursor, suggesting their hair color may be an adaptation to low sunlight areas.
research Function and Underlying Mechanisms of Seasonal Color Molting in Mammals and Birds: What Keeps Them Changing in a Warming World?
Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
research Characterization of Hairless (Hr) and FGF5 Genes Provides Insights into the Molecular Basis of Hair Loss in Cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Faces of the Face: Evolutionary Origins and Significance in Communication and Plastic Surgery
The document concludes that understanding the evolution of the human face helps cosmetic surgeons meet aesthetic desires.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research The Structure of the Cornified Claw Sheath in the Domesticated Cat (Felis Catus): Implications for the Claw-Shedding Mechanism and the Evolution of Cornified Digital End Organs
Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
research Insights into the Regeneration of Skin from Acomys, the Spiny Mouse
The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
research Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Sexual Conflict? A Review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A New Component of the Thermogenic Response
Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
research Hair for Brain Trade-Off: A Metabolic Bypass for Encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
research MicroRNA in Skin Diseases
Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
research Evidence of the Moderating Role of Hair Cortisol and Hair Cortisone in the Relationship Between Work Stress and Depression Symptoms Among Chinese Fishermen
Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
research Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Looking Beyond the Ovaries
PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.
research Signaling Pathways and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
research Biodiversity and Microorganisms Variation of Endemic Duku (Lansium Domesticum Corr.) Rhizosphere in the Wet and Dry Main Growing Site in Jambi, Indonesia
Microbial communities in Duku plant roots vary between wet and dry habitats, affecting plant health.
research All Roads Lead to the Nucleus: Integration of Signaling, Transcription Factor-Mediated, and Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
research Composite Hydrogels with Embedded Silver Nanoparticles and Ibuprofen as Wound Dressing
The hydrogel with silver and ibuprofen promotes wound healing and fights infection.
research Keratinocytes of the Upper Epidermis and Isthmus of Hair Follicles Express Hemoglobin mRNA and Protein
Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
research PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing and treating PCOS in teenagers is difficult, and the focus is on lifestyle changes and medication to improve health and prevent future issues.
research An Update in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research The Effects of Infrared Radiation on the Human Skin
Infrared radiation can cause skin aging and cancer at high temperatures but may have therapeutic benefits at controlled levels.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing Within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
research Copy Number Variation Regions in Nellore Cattle: Evidence of Environmental Adaptation
Nellore cattle have genetic variations linked to their adaptation to tropical environments.