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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
10 citations,
October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
20 citations,
July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
105 citations,
April 2005 in “Cell” Hair graying happens because certain cells aren't maintained properly.
52 citations,
May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Oncology issues” Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
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August 2017 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” Bupropion causes more hair loss than other antidepressants, with paroxetine causing the least.
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Stopping Seroxat (paroxetine) treatment ended hair loss in a woman.
116 citations,
August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
111 citations,
October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.
87 citations,
December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
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January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
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June 2019 in “Mycopathologia” Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
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