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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
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1 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
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July 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adult human skin can grow new fine hair follicles after a deep exfoliation treatment.
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.