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A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.

This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.

This review highlights the possibility of safely altering hair color through innovative cosmetics by targeting key biological processes in hair follicles, using insights from mammalian pigmentation studies and drug-induced hair color changes as potential pathways.

Keratinocyte cytokines and genetic variations influence the development of moles and skin pigmentation.

This study found that hypospadias in male children is significantly associated with genetic polymorphisms in the Steroid 5 alpha reductase type 2 gene, higher parental age, consanguinity, rural residence, and preterm labor, with maternal age and rural residence being the strongest independent predictors.

This study found that genetic predictions of male pattern baldness derived from European data do not accurately predict baldness in African populations, highlighting significant continental differences in genetic architecture and evolutionary history.

This abstract reviews recent findings on genetic factors in acne, highlighting the potential of genetic studies to advance understanding of its pathogenesis, but reports no new clinical results.

This study suggests that keratin 9 expression in nonpalmoplantar keratinocytes can be induced by signals from palmoplantar fibroblasts, potentially enabling the use of nonpalmoplantar epidermis to treat palmoplantar wounds.

This study found that the Hr gene loss and positive selection for the FGF5 gene in cetaceans likely contributed to hair loss as these animals adapted to aquatic environments.

This study found significant variation in tissue mutant load in individuals with the T8993G mutation, which complicates genetic counseling and may inform genotype-phenotype correlations, especially using hair bulb mtDNA analysis.

This study identified genetic loci and pathways associated with long hair growth in the Tianzhu white yak, providing new insights into the genetic mechanisms of this trait.

This study developed new genetic prediction models for male pattern baldness with improved accuracy by utilizing a large set of markers and independent datasets, making them the most reliable available for this trait.

This study found that genetic variants in the goat KRTAP22-2 gene are associated with the mean fiber diameter of cashmere in Longdong Cashmere goats, suggesting these variants could serve as molecular markers for improving cashmere traits.

The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.

In this study, researchers found two non-synonymous SNPs in the TERT gene associated with mean wool staple strength in sheep, suggesting TERT as a potential candidate gene for improving wool traits.

This review discusses the role of vitamin D receptor signaling in hair follicle biology for alopecia treatment and underscores the need for continued research, without presenting new clinical results.

In this study, researchers used NIH hairless mice to uncover genetic markers associated with hair loss and identified a Lama3 point mutation as a potential genetic contributor, creating a mutant mouse model that may advance the study of androgenetic alopecia.

This study identified a primitive coarse wool characteristic in Merino sheep that enhances environmental adaptability and fine wool yield without reducing quality, suggesting that epigenetic mechanisms, particularly involving the imprinted Gtl2-miRNAs locus, regulate this advantageous trait.

In this study, researchers identified specific SNPs associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in women from Karnataka, which could improve understanding of genetic mechanisms and aid in future diagnosis and treatment efforts.

This review examines lesser-known factors contributing to polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research into individualized treatment and prevention strategies.

This study in Japanese women identified SNP rs2419385 as significantly associated with hair thinning, suggesting potential involvement of nearby genes in its development.

This review discusses the genetic and biological factors influencing hair curliness, revealing strong links to specific protein variations, and reports no new clinical results.

This study found a significant association between reduced FGF13 levels and X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis, suggesting FGF13's potential role in hair follicle growth and the hair cycle.

This study identified several significant genetic variants associated with alopecia universalis, including a novel association with HLA-DRB5, which may play a hidden role in the disease.

This study found that hair shaft keratin proteins can be reliably identified from samples as small as 0.12 cm, suggesting their potential forensic utility with typical casework sample sizes.

This review discusses the complex relationship between anabolic substances and colorectal cancer risk, reporting ambiguous findings on their carcinogenic properties, potential synergy with risk factors, and protective roles.

This consensus paper reviews current challenges and recommendations for diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting the utility of the Rotterdam criteria for adults and different criteria for teenagers without requiring polycystic ovaries.

This study identified a significant genetic association between the TNFα gene and alopecia areata susceptibility in the Jordanian Arab population.

In this Mendelian randomization study, shortened leukocyte telomere length was associated with an increased risk of androgenetic alopecia, but no causal relationship was found with alopecia areata.

This study identified a new genetic variant in the KRT71 gene responsible for a breed-specific form of hypotrichosis in Hereford cattle, potentially serving as a model for similar human conditions.