research Inherited Hairlessness: A Case Study of Familial Congenital Atrichia
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
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research Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Involvement of Genetic and Environmental Factors
PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.
research Susan Lee Lindquist (1949–2016)—Pioneer in the Study of Cellular Protein Folding and Disease
Susan Lee Lindquist was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to understanding protein folding and its role in disease.
research Deep Facial Mycosis Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum—Molecular Genetic Identification of the Dermatophyte in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue—Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.
research A Model System for Long-Term Serum-Free Suspension Organ Culture of Human Fetal Tissues: Experiments on Digits and Skin from Multiple Body Regions
Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
research Self-Portrait as Self-Evaluation and Follow-Up of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research Research Snippets from the British Journal of Dermatology: Studies on Hair Growth and Skin Conditions
New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
research Genome-Wide Association Meta-Analysis of Individuals of European Ancestry Identifies New Loci Explaining a Substantial Fraction of Hair Color Variation and Heritability
New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
research Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 in Russian Patients: Clinical Variants and Autoimmune Regulator Mutations
Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
research Transcriptome Profile at Different Physiological Stages Reveals Potential Mechanism for Curly Fleece in Chinese Tan Sheep
Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
research The Noggin Null Mouse Phenotype Is Strain Dependent and Haploinsufficiency Leads to Skeletal Defects
Noggin gene inactivation causes skeletal defects in mice, varying by genetic background.
research Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
research Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata
Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Male Alopecia
Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
research De Novo Single-Nucleotide and Copy Number Variation in Discordant Monozygotic Twins Reveals Disease-Related Genes
The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
research Characterization of X-Linked SNP Genotypic Variation in Globally Distributed Human Populations
The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
research Fine Mapping of the Human AR/EDA2R Locus in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
research Elevated Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Levels as the Reproductive Phenotype in the Brothers of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Retrospective Chart Review
The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
research Variation In The Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 15-1 Gene Affects Wool Yield
Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
research FOXN1 Italian Founder Mutation in Indian Family: Implications in Prenatal Diagnosis
A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
research Electrophoretic Variability in Human Head Hair: Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis of Hair Proteins in the Presence of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and Urea
Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
research A Functional Polymorphism in Interleukin-1α (IL1A) Gene Is Associated with Risk of Alopecia Areata in Chinese Populations
A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphism-Dependent Variation in Prostate-Specific Antigen Concentrations of European Men
Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
research Assessing the Role of Stressful Life Events in the Induction and Recurrence of Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study
Stress can trigger or worsen alopecia areata.
research NIPAL4 Deletion Identified in an American Bully with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis and Response to Topical Therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Mutations in Homocysteine Metabolism Genes Increase Keratin N-Homocysteinylation and Damage in Mice
Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
research Evaluation of Serum Level of Omentin-1 in Females with Hirsutism
Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
research Intraethnic Variation in Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Polymorphisms in Prostate Cancer Patients: A Potential Factor Implicated in 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment
Genetic differences within ethnic groups may affect prostate cancer treatment effectiveness.