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    Glossary Genetics

    study of heredity and variation in living organisms

    Genetics is the study of how traits and characteristics are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes. It involves understanding the structure, function, and behavior of genes, which are segments of DNA that carry the instructions for making proteins and other molecules essential for life. This field helps explain why individuals inherit certain physical features, susceptibilities to diseases, and other biological attributes.

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    1. Large-scale genome-wide meta-analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome suggests shared genetic architecture for different diagnosis criteria PLOS Genetics · 2018 · 308 citations
    2. Genetic, hormonal and metabolic aspects of PCOS: an update Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · 2016 · 258 citations
    3. Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia American Journal of Human Genetics · 2005 · 195 citations
    4. Genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome: searching for the way out of the labyrinth Human Reproduction Update · 2005 · 179 citations
    5. Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America · 2010 · 151 citations
    6. Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness PLoS Genetics · 2017 · 133 citations
    7. Genetic architecture of mouse skin inflammation and tumour susceptibility Nature · 2009 · 133 citations
    8. Integument pattern formation involves genetic and epigenetic controls: feather arrays simulated by digital hormone models. ˜The œInternational journal of developmental biology · 2004 · 112 citations
    9. Genetic Ablation of the <i>CDP/Cux</i> Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility Molecular and cellular biology · 2002 · 97 citations
    10. Role of genetics and sex steroid hormones in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: An update of what we now know Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 87 citations
    11. Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities Journal of Dermatological Case Reports · 2008 · 74 citations
    12. Genetics of Inherited Ichthyoses and Related Diseases Acta Dermato Venereologica · 2020 · 66 citations
    13. The genetics of alopecia areata: New approaches, new findings, new treatments Journal of Dermatological Science · 2015 · 62 citations
    14. Dissection of genetic variation and evidence for pleiotropy in male pattern baldness Nature Communications · 2018 · 58 citations
    15. Genetic predictors of testosterone and their associations with cardiovascular disease and risk factors: A Mendelian randomization investigation International journal of cardiology · 2018 · 50 citations
    16. Genetics and other factors in the aetiology of female pattern hair loss Experimental Dermatology · 2017 · 43 citations
    17. To grow or not to grow: Hair morphogenesis and human genetic hair disorders Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology · 2013 · 43 citations
    18. The genetics of alopecia areata: What's new and how will it help our patients? Dermatologic therapy · 2011 · 43 citations
    19. Genetic Basis of Alopecia Areata Dermatologic clinics · 2012 · 40 citations
    20. Studying the genetic predisposing factors in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris Human Immunology · 2011 · 39 citations
    21. Investigation of the male pattern baldness major genetic susceptibility loci AR/EDA2R and 20p11 in female pattern hair loss British Journal of Dermatology · 2012 · 38 citations
    22. Genetic studies on the functional relevance of the protein prenyltransferases in skin keratinocytes Human Molecular Genetics · 2010 · 37 citations
    23. Genetic hair and nail disorders Clinics in dermatology · 2005 · 37 citations
    24. Comparative genome analyses reveal the unique genetic composition and selection signals underlying the phenotypic characteristics of three Chinese domestic goat breeds Genetics selection evolution · 2019 · 30 citations
    25. Genetic Variants Associated with Hyperandrogenemia in PCOS Pathophysiology Genetics research international · 2018 · 29 citations
    26. Rare and common genetic determinants of metabolic individuality and their effects on human health Nature Medicine · 2022 · 29 citations
    27. What does acne genetics teach us about disease pathogenesis? British Journal of Dermatology · 2019 · 29 citations
    28. Genetic and molecular aspects of androgenetic alopecia Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2018 · 24 citations
    29. The Genetics of Human Skin Disease Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine · 2014 · 24 citations
    30. The Genetic Architecture of Alopecia Areata Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2013 · 23 citations