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March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
109 citations,
October 2007 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Giving a special protein to dogs with a certain genetic disease improved their symptoms but didn't help with hair growth.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
165 citations,
June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
53 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
6 citations,
November 2022 in “Development” New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
24 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
52 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
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18 citations,
June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
51 citations,
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69 citations,
January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
3 citations,
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14 citations,
February 2000 in “Feminism & Psychology” The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
143 citations,
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14 citations,
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10 citations,
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
8 citations,
September 1958 in “Acta pathologica et microbiologica Scandinavica” Certain treatments can speed up local hair growth in mice but don't change the overall hair growth pattern.
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February 2012 in “Social Semiotics” The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
17 citations,
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69 citations,
April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
120 citations,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
10 citations,
August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
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