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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-mediated disruption of the FGF5 gene in goats increased hair follicle numbers and fiber length, suggesting more cashmere production could be achieved.
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This paper discusses the pathogenesis of cardiovascular lesions in dogs associated with minoxidil, noting that lesions were not prevented by adrenergic blockade or neural activity suppression, and highlights the differences in injury progression between coronary arteries and the right atrium.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report discusses the possibility that estrogens might play a greater role than androgens in female pattern hair loss, without presenting new research findings.
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review evaluates neck rejuvenation techniques, including cervical rhytidectomy, and discusses potential surgical complications, without presenting new clinical findings.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” In this study, researchers aimed to investigate the effects of injecting intralesional platelet-rich plasma and vitamin D in patients with vitiligo, focusing on their potential to induce skin pigmentation. Results are not reported in the abstract.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study concluded that the topical gel VB1953 reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions and resistant bacteria in patients with clindamycin-resistant acne, showing promise as an effective treatment.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study examined the safety and efficacy of dupilumab in adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, finding that it was well tolerated and significantly improved symptoms over 52 weeks, with its safety profile similar to that in adults.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” This study found that cortisol levels, a biomarker of chronic stress, significantly increased in the post-COVID-19 lockdown period compared to pre-lockdown and during-lockdown periods, especially among females and young adults, reflecting sustained psychological stress from the pandemic.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that topical application of Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that people with autoimmune blistering skin disorders report higher food intolerance rates, particularly avoiding alcohol, citrus, and spicy foods, and suggests potential dietary influences on symptom management.
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that the interdigital gland of Vembur sheep has larger secretory lobules in males than females, producing various compounds for chemical communication and foot protection.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, mainly involving the PI3K-Akt pathway, with 24 key genes potentially affecting cashmere quality, offering insights for future genetic improvements.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Current Science Research and Review” This article describes subclinical ketosis in pregnant cows and associates it with several metabolic changes and clinical signs, reporting decreased levels of hemoglobin and glucose and increased ketone bodies.
7 citations
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November 2019 in “Animal” This study found that melatonin treatment in adult cashmere goats increased cashmere yield and improved fibre quality without negatively affecting the hair follicle development or cashmere production in their offspring.
In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify 1543 differentially expressed genes between cashmere and normal goats, implicating several signaling pathways and key regulators in the distinct gene expression profiles linked to cashmere fiber production, which advances understanding of cashmere goat genetics.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, enriching pathways like PI3K-Akt and thermogenesis, which may influence cashmere fiber quality, offering insights for their genetic improvement.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study examined the skin transcriptomic differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi cashmere goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes that may contribute to variations in cashmere quality, with notable enrichment in various signaling pathways and structural components of hair follicles.
February 2026 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” In this study of White cashmere goat ewes and their offspring in Tibet, selenium and vitamin E supplementation improved antioxidant capacity and serum biochemical indices and enhanced secondary hair follicle development in lambs, but did not significantly alter fecal microbiota composition.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study identified 4,942 differentially expressed genes and key candidate genes involved in the hair follicle development and cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats, highlighting potential molecular targets for genetic improvement of cashmere goats.
January 2022 in “Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi” In this study, differences in protein expression related to twin lambing were identified in Tibetan sheep, providing insights into the reproductive performance and fertility improvement strategy for sheep in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
This research developed a pig graph pangenome assembly of 27 genomes, revealing the importance of structural variations in adaptation and breed-specific traits, with BTF3 identified as a key gene influencing intramuscular fat and meat quality.
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January 2024 in “Animal Research and One Health” This commentary highlights the potential of using transgenic and genome-edited mouse models to validate findings from livestock genomic and multi-omic analyses, aiding in the understanding of economically significant animal traits.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” This study found that certain genes were significantly associated with hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, potentially serving as molecular markers for different hair types.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Genetics” Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.
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April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that among Large White × Min pigs, 15 significant copy number variation regions were associated with villi hair traits, and identified candidate genes potentially linked to cold resistance, suggesting implications for breeding cold-resistant pigs.
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June 2020 in “Animals” This study found that maternal sub-maintenance nutrition reduced the density and branching ratio of secondary wool follicles in Merino sheep fetuses and identified genes potentially involved in these processes.