January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to perceived youthfulness differently in men and women.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to how youthful people look, with some differences between males and females.
November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology”
April 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain surgical methods are better than routine incision for hidradenitis suppurativa, topical clindamycin and acitretin are effective treatments, men with HS have a risk of skin cancer, HS patients are more likely to die from heart problems, and specific genetic markers are linked to treatment response.
January 2015 Collagen VI is crucial for nerve function and affects wound-induced hair regrowth.
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September 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” The environment around the time of conception can change the VTRNA2-1 gene in a way that lasts for years and may affect disease risk.
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July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
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August 2015 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
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June 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” GRHL3 is important for controlling gene activity in skin cells during different stages of their development.
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January 2005 in “Clinics in dermatology” Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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December 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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January 2017 in “Genetica” The methylation of the HOXC8 gene's exon 1 affects cashmere fiber length in goats.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
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January 2023 in “Antioxidants” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in alopecia areata, and new treatments may include JAK inhibitors and antioxidants.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.
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November 2020 in “Physiological reports” Sox6 is important in heart and kidney health, affecting diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.