research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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research Mutational Spectrum in 101 Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Breakpoint Mapping in Independent Cases of Rare Genomic Rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
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 FGFR2 Is Associated With Hair Thickness In Asian Populations
A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
research A Replication Study Confirmed the EDAR Gene to Be a Major Contributor to Population Differentiation Regarding Head Hair Thickness in Asia
The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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 Evaluation of the Predictive Capacity of DNA Variants Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
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 Genetic Differences Between Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Korean Population
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
research A Genome-Wide Association Study of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients
A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
research Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism in Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Case-Control Study
Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D receptor may increase the risk of chronic hair loss.
research Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Taq-1 and Cdx-1 in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.