research The Evolutionary Trajectory of Primate Skin Appendage Traits
Humans evolved to have less hair and more sweat glands than chimpanzees and macaques.
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research Uncovering the Genetic Architecture and Evolutionary Roots of Androgenetic Alopecia in African Men
The research found that genetic factors for male pattern baldness in African men differ significantly from those in Europeans.
research Understanding Skin Morphogenesis Across Developmental, Regenerative, and Evolutionary Levels
The article concludes that studying how skin forms is key to understanding skin diseases and improving regenerative medicine.
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 The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research Characterization of a 190-Kilobase Pair Domain of Human Type I Hair Keratin Genes
The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research Hair, Human Evolution, And The Idea Of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Developmental Plasticity of Patterned and Regenerating Oral Organs
Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
research Beard Transplants and Facial Hair Trends: Why Men Are Motivated to Have Surgery
Men are getting more beard transplants to look better and follow fashion trends.
research Distribution of Caspase-14 in Epidermis and Hair Follicles Is Evolutionarily Conserved Among Mammals
Caspase-14 is important for skin and hair development in all mammals.
research Deletion of Hoxc13 in Frogs Reveals Key Steps in the Molecular Evolution of Cornified Skin Appendages
Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox: Evolutionary Contradictions in Male Enhancement Treatments
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
research Evolution And Genetic Architecture Of Sex-Limited Polymorphism In Cuckoos
Female cuckoo color differences are linked to their unique genes and help avoid male harassment.
research Dermo-Epidermal Interactions in Reptilian Scales: Speculations on the Evolution of Scales, Feathers, and Hairs
Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.
research Tracing the Cellular Origin of Cancer
Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
research Sequence-Structure Based Phylogeny of GPCR Class A Rhodopsin Receptors
The research found how GPCR Class A Rhodopsin receptors are related and suggested possible substances they interact with.
research Distinct Tooth Regeneration Systems Deploy a Conserved Battery of Genes
Different species use the same genes for tooth regeneration.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
research Evolution and Function of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-Associated Protein Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research The Hair Cycle And Its Regulation
Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
research An Incompletely Penetrant Novel MAFB (p.Ser56Phe) Variant in Autosomal Dominant Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome
Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
research Does Degree of Baldness Influence Vitamin D Status?
Baldness does not affect vitamin D levels in men.
research Hair Pigmentation: A Research Update
Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research The Organizer And Beyond
Cells from certain embryo parts can induce head formation in another embryo, involving complex signaling pathways.
research A Prostaglandin D-Synthase-Positive Mast Cell Gradient Characterizes Scalp Patterning
Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
research Androgenic Alopecia May Have Evolved to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer by Increasing Skin Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research Beyond Ethnicity in Dermatology
The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.