50 citations,
May 2018 in “International journal of cardiology” Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.
48 citations,
May 2019 in “Genome Biology” Researchers found that certain RNA circles in the brain are linked to disease risk, but their exact role in disease is still unknown.
44 citations,
December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
43 citations,
December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
32 citations,
September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
30 citations,
November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
29 citations,
November 2022 in “Nature Medicine” Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
25 citations,
April 2017 in “PloS one” Certain genetic variations in the FST gene are linked to better wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep.
24 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
23 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
22 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research” Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
12 citations,
March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
11 citations,
April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Genes” Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.
7 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
5 citations,
June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
4 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “BMC plant biology” Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Skin health and disease” No significant link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 severity was found.
2 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.
2 citations,
September 2020 Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.