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September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
17 citations,
October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Overexpressing ovine β-catenin in mice skin increases hair follicle density and growth.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs help regulate wool fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
29 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
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September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
340 citations,
September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
58 citations,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
7 citations,
January 2001 in “Annales de zootechnie” Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
80 citations,
September 2007 in “Cell Cycle” Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Cosmetics” Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
Current hair regeneration methods show promise but face challenges in maintaining cell effectiveness and creating the right environment for hair growth.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identified key proteins that affect wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits.
February 2024 in “Animals” Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
Intermittent fasting slows hair growth by damaging hair follicle cells.
31 citations,
February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
February 2021 in “International journal of agriculture & biology/International journal of agriculture and biology” Wool traits in sheep are controlled by many genes and environmental factors.
30 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Conditioned medium from keratinocytes can improve hair growth potential in cultured dermal papilla cells.
203 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
Tan sheep's unique fur traits are determined during the embryonic stage by specific genes.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
February 2025 in “FASEB BioAdvances” Verteporfin reduces growth and stem cell traits in rat hair follicle cells by blocking the Hippo pathway.