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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health and could improve skin replacement therapies.
11 citations,
January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Microbial biosurfactants could be a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
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April 2009 in “PLOS ONE” No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
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March 2017 in “Genomics” Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” A new model can predict drug-disease links well, helping drug research.
50 citations,
July 2021 in “Nature Communications” The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.
2 citations,
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” CCDC22 and CCDC93 are essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
8 citations,
May 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
January 2023 in “Türkiye klinikleri adli tıp ve adli bilimler dergisi” DNA markers can help predict male pattern baldness, useful in criminal and missing person cases.
4 citations,
May 2017 in “Data in Brief” Five molecular elements identified as potential future targets for hair loss therapy.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of atopic dermatitis were linked to specific genetic and immune changes, suggesting that severe cases might need stronger immune-targeting treatments.
Afro-textured hair needs specialized care due to its unique genetic and structural properties.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gene differences found in hair follicles linked to male baldness.