January 2024 in “Diabetes & metabolism journal” This review explored how the circadian system might influence diabetes development and management, highlighting mismatches like disrupted sleep-wake cycles and gene mutations that could worsen diabetes, and suggests targeting these for future diabetes prevention and treatment strategies.
In this thesis, researchers explored ways to enhance the management of myotonic dystrophy type 1 by investigating the genetic inheritance patterns, especially small-sized repeat expansions, and assessing cardiac care, energy expenditure, and body composition in affected individuals.
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December 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study observed that the ontogenetic transition from scarless repair in early fetal rat wounds to scar-forming repair in late gestation is associated with differential TGF-β ligand and receptor expression patterns.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study found that in wound-induced hair neogenesis, African spiny mice and laboratory mice exhibit different morphogenetic field formation patterns related to tissue stiffness, suggesting evolutionary developmental biology advantages.
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” In this study, researchers identified specific long non-coding RNAs involved in feather development that do not follow traditional genetic inheritance patterns in chickens.
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January 2016 in “US Endocrinology” This study found that 27% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported perceived scalp hair thinning, which was associated with factors like advancing age, subjective hirsutism, disturbed sleep, smoking, abnormal glucose tolerance, and meal skipping.
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” This study explored the molecular biology of skin adaptations in pangolins, revealing that certain genes for lipid synthesis have inactive patterns, while others related to skin function remain intact, suggesting complex evolutionary changes in their skin physiology.
May 2026 in “Malahayati Nursing Journal” In this study, a single alopecia patient receiving acupuncture therapy for six weeks displayed gradual improvements, including reduced hair loss, better scalp condition, and enhanced comfort and sleep, suggesting acupuncture may be a safe complementary treatment option for alopecia management.
November 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study used a 3D live imaging system to map cell dynamics in human hair follicles, revealing patterns of cell movement and division that help explain hair fiber extrusion during hair growth.
This study reports that hair samples can be used to track chronic hormone levels, revealing stress, reproductive, and sodium regulation patterns in wildebeest related to environmental factors.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study of 40 dermatomyositis patients, most with moderate-severe disease at baseline improved over time in a polyphasic pattern, while those with mild disease often remained stable.
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that manipulating prolactin levels in New Zealand Wiltshire sheep induces wool follicle growth cycles, revealing gene expression changes that suggest roles for specific genes in follicle function.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This systematic review found that probiotic supplementation improved sleep quality, reduced depressive symptoms, and enhanced aspects of quality of life in women with PCOS, though the findings are limited by a small number of studies and variable methods.
May 2020 in “International journal of molecular biology” This article reviews the pattern and progression of androgenic alopecia in men and women, but it does not present new clinical findings.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study describes the expression patterns of type I inner root sheath keratin proteins K25–K28 in human hair follicles, highlighting their distinct distribution within different layers.
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October 2020 in “BMC Genomics” This study revealed specific patterns and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs during the hair follicle cycle of yaks, offering insights into their sequence conservation between yaks and cashmere goats.
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study revealed gene expression patterns in yak hair follicles during different growth phases, enhancing the understanding of cell fate specialization and providing insights for yak villus development.
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May 2024 in “Genes” Among Merino × Southdown cross sheep, this study found that certain variants of the KRT81 gene were associated with differences in fleece weight, but not with staple length or fibre diameter traits.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, topical application of keratin extract from wool promoted hair growth in mice by reducing the time for initiation and completion of growth phases and improving hair quality.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This research identified unique gut microbiota patterns in alopecia areata patients, with potential as diagnostic biomarkers and suggesting avenues for microbiota-focused therapies.
This study identified a new gene in sheep, KRTAP36-2, discovering variants associated with wool yield. Variations in this gene were linked to the efficiency of fleece conversion from greasy to clean, which may enhance wool production.
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November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that lack of sleep, increased physical activity, and alopecia were associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 infection, while low-dose alcohol intake, hand hygiene, and daily fruit consumption were linked to reduced morbidity.
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December 2003 in “Gene” This study characterized the Hoxc-13 gene from sheep wool follicles, noting its potential autoregulatory role and potential influence on skin function beyond hair keratin regulation.
February 2025 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that snoring during sleep, frequent consumption of bacon and preserved meats, and drinking unboiled water, along with older age and suboptimal health, were associated with a higher likelihood of female androgenetic alopecia in a community-based sample of women in China.
This study identifies Activin A and follistatin as key regulators of hair cell differentiation in the mouse auditory sensory epithelium, influencing the timing and pattern of hair cell development.
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July 2024 in “Pilot and Feasibility Studies” This pilot study found that a very low-carbohydrate eating pattern, combined with supportive affect and mindful eating skills, was feasible and acceptable for weight management in young women with obesity, with 50% of participants losing at least 5% of their body weight over four months.
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September 2017 in “Genes” This study found that in Merino-Southdown cross sheep, the presence of the C variant of the KRTAP26-1 gene was associated with higher wool quality, including increased wool yield and staple length.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study analyzed RNA-seq data from various animal breeds and suggested that similar molecular mechanisms may underlie wool fineness in different sheep breeds. Researchers identified 32 candidate genes related to hair follicle regulation, providing insights for molecular breeding and evolutionary studies.