14 citations,
June 2020 in “BMC genomics” The study identified key genes that regulate the growth cycle of cashmere in goats, which could help improve breeding strategies.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
9 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes are linked to the quality of cashmere in goats.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of genetics and genomics” Certain miRNAs are linked to chicken feather development.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
October 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Understanding hair follicle development can help improve cashmere quality.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
December 2021 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Toothpaste containing α-tocopherol acetate, l-menthol, and stevioside can promote hair growth in mice.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research suggests that SFRP2 and PTGDS proteins might be indicators of female pattern hair loss and could contribute to hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2005 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
1113 citations,
August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
191 citations,
September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
95 citations,
July 2010 in “Genes & development” Notch/CSL signaling controls hair follicle differentiation through Wnt5a and FoxN1.
92 citations,
December 2012 in “Current opinion in genetics & development” Turing patterns are now recognized as important in developmental biology.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Birth Defects Research” Wounds heal without scarring in early development but later result in scars, and studying Wnt signaling could help control scarring.
25 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
18 citations,
July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” UVB radiation changes the levels of certain microRNAs in skin cells, which may affect cell survival and hair growth.