research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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research Associations Between Sun Sensitive Pigmentary Genes and Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels
Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
research Regulation of Melanocyte Stem Cell Behavior by the Niche Microenvironment
The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
research EdnrB Governs Regenerative Response of Melanocyte Stem Cells by Crosstalk with Wnt Signaling
EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.
research The Great Atopic Diseases Epidemic: Does Chemical Exposure Play a Role?
Chemical exposure may contribute to the rise in atopic diseases and needs more research.
research BMI1 Is Required for Melanocyte Stem Cell Maintenance and Hair Pigmentation
BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis Through Regulation of the Adenylate Cyclase in Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice
taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
research Pathogenesis and Regenerative Therapy in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata: Focus on Hair Follicle
Hair follicles are key to treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but challenges exist.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing Within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
research Comparative Genome Analyses Reveal the Unique Genetic Composition and Selection Signals Underlying the Phenotypic Characteristics of Three Chinese Domestic Goat Breeds
Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
research Regulatory Mutations in TBX3 Disrupt Asymmetric Hair Pigmentation That Underlies Dun Camouflage Color in Horses
Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
research Global Landscapes of Human Phenotypic Variation in Inherited Traits
Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Nuclear Topology, Epigenetics, and Keratinocyte Differentiation
Nuclear shape and chromatin changes affect gene expression in skin cell differentiation.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Alopecia Areata in Taiwan: The Conflict Between Individuals and Hair Follicles
Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
research Expression and Distribution of the Guanine Nucleotide-Binding Protein Subunit Alpha-S in Mice Skin Tissues and Its Association with White and Black Coat Colors
The protein Gnαs is found more in black mice than white mice and may influence their coat color.
research Oral Zinc Sulphate Causes Murine Hair Hypopigmentation And Is A Potent Inhibitor Of Eumelanogenesis In Vivo
Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
research Resequencing Analyses Revealed Genetic Diversity and Selection Signatures During Rabbit Breeding and Improvement
Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research Understanding Cancer Cells of Origin in Cutaneous Tumors
The document concludes that identifying the specific cells where skin cancers begin is important for creating better prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
research Asian Hair: A Review of Structures, Properties, and Distinctive Disorders
Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results
The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
research Selected Variants of the Melanocortin 4 Receptor Gene (MC4R) Do Not Confer Susceptibility to Female Pattern Hair Loss
MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
research Molecular Dissection of Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions in the Hair Follicle
Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
research Analysis of Genome DNA Methylation at Inherited Coat-Color Dilutions of Rex Rabbits
Inherited color dilution in Rex rabbits is linked to DNA methylation changes in hair follicles.
research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.