18 citations,
January 2017 in “PloS one” Certain genes and pathways are crucial for high-quality brush hair in Yangtze River Delta White Goats.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
14 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
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.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The symposium highlighted the importance of understanding disease mechanisms for targeted dermatology treatments.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A baby with KID syndrome died from infections and organ failure at 18 months old.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
6 citations,
May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
1 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
194 citations,
October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Xiangdong black goats have moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and important genes for reproduction, immunity, and other traits.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” Certain genetic variations in IL-16 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
308 citations,
December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
195 citations,
July 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
74 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
67 citations,
December 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Msx2 and Foxn1 are both crucial for hair growth and health.
58 citations,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
43 citations,
December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
39 citations,
May 2011 in “Human Immunology” Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Plant Biotechnology” Researchers found two enzymes in Avicennia marina that help produce maslinic acid and corosolic acid, which have medicinal benefits.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
2 citations,
July 2015 in “Biochemical Systematics and Ecology” Different types of Armillaria fungus have a high genetic variety when partnering with Polyporus umbellatus mushrooms in China.