September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” This study explored the genetics of inherited developmental defects in dogs and identified novel mutations affecting traits like caudal dysplasia, ectodermal dysplasia, and mucopolysaccharidosis VII, suggesting dogs as models to study human diseases.
May 2012 in “Nature Genetics” Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
This study identified several genetic mutations linked to hereditary skin and hair disorders in consanguineous families from remote areas of Pakistan, enhancing understanding of the molecular basis of these conditions.
March 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses genetic factors associated with androgenic alopecia, noting identified susceptibility loci on chromosomes and calls for further research on its pathogenesis but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” This study suggests that identified polymorphisms may serve as markers for assessing an individual's risk of developing prostate cancer.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” This article reviews genetic and phenotypic aspects of androgen insensitivity syndromes, emphasizing the diversity of mutations that complicates molecular screening and the importance of genotype-phenotype correlations.
August 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” This study found that AtT-20 pituitary cells with higher cAMP-dependent kinase activity had larger calcium currents and significantly increased beta-endorphin release compared to cells with lower kinase activity.
February 1989 in “PubMed” This study found a genetic electrophoretic variant in high-sulfur proteins from human hair, which was more prevalent in the Japanese samples compared to Caucasian samples, suggesting an autosomal inheritance pattern.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review suggests a shift toward genetically informed treatments for male pattern hair loss by integrating genetic insights and pharmacogenetic markers into therapeutic decision-making.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights how combining genetic and environmental risk assessments could advance early screening and personalized prevention for vitiligo, given its genetic complexity and environmental interactions.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
August 2025 in “Andrology” In this study, the researchers reconstructed Abraham's family pedigree from the Bible's book of Genesis to explore potential medical or genetic explanations for reported cases of familial infertility, linking historical accounts with plausible scientific reasoning.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, the researchers reported that a novel exosome-based treatment, EX104, effectively reversed hair follicle miniaturization and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, showing results comparable to minoxidil and surpassing it in stimulating capillary growth and follicular proliferation.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This book chapter reviews the genetic and epigenetic factors influencing PCOS, particularly in a global context and specific to India, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome as a model for studying aging but presents no new findings, covering its genetic basis, clinical features, and existing treatments.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” This article discusses the ongoing care needs for individuals with 21-hydroxylase deficiency due to mutations in the CYP21A2 gene but does not present new clinical findings.
December 2016 in “Asian Pacific journal of cancer biology” This paper discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome to potentially reduce long-term complications like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
August 2014 in “Springer eBooks” This article proposes that the combined genetic factor of filaggrin deficiency and environmental factor of staphylococcal biofilms contribute to the development of eczema and ichthyosis vulgaris, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” This review discusses recent genome-wide association studies identifying novel candidate genes for various forms of alopecia, providing insights into their pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2003 in “Springer eBooks” Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” This review highlights that genetically engineered mouse models are valuable for studying melanoma development and progression by mimicking human skin biology, revealing key signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms that contribute to melanoma heterogeneity and offering insights into potential therapeutic targets.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the multifunctional exosome-based delivery platform EX104 reversed hair follicle miniaturization and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, performing comparably to minoxidil while also enhancing capillary growth and follicular proliferation.
September 2014 in “Genes and Cells” This study observed that using transfected human cord blood cells enhanced skin wound healing in rats by promoting angiogenesis and earlier termination of proliferation compared to untransfected cells.
December 2022 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” In this study, researchers found that genetic and non-genetic factors, including deficiencies in micronutrients like zinc and vitamins, play varying roles in the development of androgenetic alopecia in men.
July 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This review discusses genetic contributions to androgenetic alopecia and proposes focusing on candidate genes in genome-wide association studies, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study aimed to identify unknown genetic risk loci associated with androgenetic alopecia by examining SNPs at 12 genomic loci but did not find complete heritable risk factors.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides an interview with Felix Brockschmidt about his award-winning work on the genetics of male pattern androgenetic alopecia, focusing on the androgen receptor and findings on chromosome 20p11, and reports no new experimental results.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides no results, as it only notes Sharon Keene's professional role and describes a non-blood test for AGA genetics.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene's GGC repeat and the combined CAG-GGC triplet repeats are associated with androgenetic alopecia among Han men in Eastern China.