August 2026 in “Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe eBooks” This study highlighted that advancements in genome-wide association studies have identified numerous DNA variants linked to human appearance traits, significantly enhancing our understanding of the genetic and epigenetic factors influencing human phenotypes and contributing to genomic tools for anthropology and forensics.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” In this study, researchers used genomic, metabolomic, and transcriptomic methods to explore the biosynthetic capabilities of S. longa, aiming to better understand the species and lay the groundwork for future studies on the biosynthesis and therapeutic use of cepharanthine and similar alkaloids.
115 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study identified significant genetic associations with frontal fibrosing alopecia at four genomic loci, suggesting it is a genetically predisposed immuno-inflammatory disorder influenced by the HLA-B*07: 02 allele.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” This review discusses selection signatures and selective sweeps in fiber-producing animals and recommends further genomic investigations to identify genes related to important fiber traits, without providing new results.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This paper reviews the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes in epidermal homeostasis, hair regeneration, and skin repair, noting contributions to 3D-genomic organization and suppression of UV-induced hyper-proliferation, without presenting new results.
276 citations
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January 2005 in “International review of cytology” More research is needed to understand how hair keratins work and their role in hair disorders.
16 citations
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November 2024 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” This study identified 24 independent genetic variations and 127 unique genes associated with nociplastic pain, suggesting it is a complex, heritable trait with links to various cognitive and metabolic pathways.
24 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that all-trans and 9-cis retinoic acids increase steroid sulfatase activity in HL60 cells through mechanisms involving RARα/RXR heterodimers and multiple signaling pathways.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study highlights rapid advances in alopecia areata treatment following the identification of genetic variants associated with increased disease risk, suggesting potential for precision medicine approaches.
48 citations
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, researchers found no significant association between the D19S884 marker near the insulin receptor gene and polycystic ovary syndrome in women from Spain and Italy.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers at the Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine WUM are exploring the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-19 infection, focusing on stem cell mobilization and engraftment processes, and utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques to develop algorithms for rare disease classification, including amyloidosis.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study conducted de novo transcriptome sequencing in sheep skin, identifying and annotating numerous unigenes, which may aid in improving wool quality and understanding hair follicle development.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Medeniyet Medical Journal” This review explores the role of the TMPRSS2 gene in facilitating SARS-CoV-2 infection and its potential as a therapeutic target in COVID-19 and other respiratory infections, highlighting challenges in developing selective inhibitors.
69 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in developing in vitro human skin models incorporating components like vasculature for drug testing and disease research, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review highlights advancements in applying single-cell sequencing to cattle, sheep, and goats, noting its potential to elucidate cellular diversity and improve traits affecting livestock health and productivity, despite challenges in cell population annotation and spatial resolution in these species.
2 citations
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the types and characteristics of adrenal cortex tumors, including their hormone secretion and detection as incidental findings, but presents no new research results.
December 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Forensic Medicine” This review examines the role and significance of next-generation sequencing technologies in forensic identification and other forensic applications, but reports no new findings.
August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
43 citations
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study revealed that differential gene and protein expression in the "Yufen I" H line chicken breed is crucial for Columbian plumage coloration, particularly in the melanogenesis pathway.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the composition and function of the dermal papilla in hair follicles, focusing on its role in hair shaft generation and suggesting that cell loss in this area may contribute to hair loss.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article reviews the design and objectives of the Rotterdam Study, as well as summarizes major findings, without reporting new results.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” This study identified MPB susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates that may help uncover molecular mechanisms and address male-pattern baldness.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Genomics” This study reported that pathways related to apoptosis, cell proliferation, and WNT signaling might be key drivers of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, guiding potential targets for therapy development.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar” This study reported that Pantaneiro sheep from the Pantanal region of Brazil exhibit greater genetic variability and adaptability compared to the commercial Texel breed, highlighting their potential for further research and importance in Brazilian sheep farming.
July 2025 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This review highlights how the development of forensic DNA phenotyping systems like IrisPlex, HIrisPlex, and HIrisPlex-S has advanced criminal investigation by accurately predicting physical traits such as eye, hair, and skin color from DNA, thereby improving the precision and relevance of forensic applications.
This study examined hair mineral and free amino acid components in various diseases and found that when using effect size analysis, specific components related to diabetes and other conditions were identified, suggesting their potential as novel health indicators.
17 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” This review explores theories on the evolution of hair from synapsid scales and glands, proposing mechanisms supported by comparative studies, but reports no new experimental findings.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” This study identified two significant genomic regions potentially involved in hair development and growth in Casertana pigs, highlighting FOXN3 and ARHGEF10 as candidate genes associated with a hairless phenotype.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, whole-genome sequencing of Lanping black-boned sheep identified ERBB4 and ROR1 genes as potentially important in their distinctive hyperpigmentation, enhancing understanding of their genetic evolution from Lanping normal sheep.
4 citations
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February 2012 in “Chinese Science Bulletin” In this study, overexpression of the MtAnn3 gene in Medicago truncatula roots was associated with altered root hair growth polarity in a calcium-free environment.