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This study found that certain gene polymorphisms in keratin 27 and ELOVL4 are linked to improved cashmere fineness and production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats.

In this study, researchers sequenced the KRT71 gene in 102 dromedary camels to find genetic polymorphisms linked to hair shape, identifying 17 variants but none that fully explained hair shape variations, suggesting other genes may also play a role.

This study used whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and selection in 17 rabbit breeds, identifying genes linked to traits like coat color and body size, which could inform breeding and conservation efforts.

In this case-control study, researchers investigated the association between SIRT1 gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk, finding no statistically significant differences in polymorphism frequencies between patients and controls, but noted trends that warrant further study in larger populations.

In this study, researchers conducted whole-genome resequencing of eight sheep breeds to identify additional genes associated with wool fineness, revealing 269 genes in fine wool and 319 in coarse wool breeds that are linked to significant traits and pathways.

In this study, researchers identified seven new genetic loci associated with prostate cancer susceptibility through a multi-stage genome-wide association study.

This study identified 21 candidate genes linked to immunoglobulin levels in colostrum and serum of dairy cattle, suggesting potential for genetic selection to enhance immunity.

This study reported that using plain bottles instead of commercial kits for extracting platelet-rich plasma may be an effective method for treating hair loss.

This review discusses the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, highlighting the role of immune privilege collapse in hair follicles but reports no clinical results.

In this study, specific genetic polymorphisms in the KRT71 gene were associated with hairless and curly phenotypes in Sphynx and Devon Rex cats.

This genome-wide association study identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, with 30 novel loci, explaining 38% of the risk and suggesting shared pathways with lifespan and cancer traits.

This study identified genetic, biological, and technical factors that influence circRNA expression in the human brain, connecting these factors to potential genetic risk for diseases like schizophrenia and type II diabetes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis reported potential risk variants for acne in genes related to inflammation and sebaceous gland function, including TNF, CYP17A1, and FST, across diverse populations.

In this study, KRTAP28-1 variants were associated with wool fibre diameter in sheep, suggesting potential as a gene marker for reducing fibre diameter.

This study found that certain keratin gene mutations associated with pachyonychia congenita are linked to altered enamel structure and increased risk of dental caries.

This study designed a 66 K SNP chip using solution hybrid selection for cashmere goats, reporting SNP call rates between 95.3% and 99.8% and demonstrating its utility in genomic analyses, suggesting potential application for other species.

This study constructed a panel of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic genes, revealing that current SNP chips insufficiently capture many drug-response gene variants, highlighting the need for complementary genetic approaches.

This study found that polymorphisms in the KAP8.1 gene were significantly associated with cashmere weight, length, and guard hair length in Chinese Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats, but not with fibre diameter.

This article is a special issue that reviews current research on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases, but it does not present new results.

This study reports that variation in the ovine TCHH gene may influence wool fibre curvature, with specific gene variants affecting the mean fibre curvature in sheep.

This meta-analysis suggests that certain VEGF gene polymorphisms may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome risk, potentially serving as early detection biomarkers.

This study reported that Pantaneiro sheep from the Pantanal region of Brazil exhibit greater genetic variability and adaptability compared to the commercial Texel breed, highlighting their potential for further research and importance in Brazilian sheep farming.

This article discusses intra-host single-nucleotide variants in SARS-CoV-2, highlighting their potential to inform on virus strain diversity, immune escape, and drug design, but it reports no new clinical results.

This study assessed breeding value estimation methods for Korean Sapsaree dogs, finding varied accuracy across BLUP approaches and identifying significant genomic regions affecting traits like body height and hair length. The researchers suggest these findings can enhance breeding strategies for this culturally significant breed.

This study introduced a statistical method, PLACO, which revealed novel genetic regions associated with both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer from GWAS data.

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.

This study found that the rs1128977 SNP in the RXRG gene may be linked to altered clinical characteristics such as higher HDL-cholesterol levels and increased body mass index in individuals with dyslipidemia.

This study examined feather follicle density in yellow-feathered broilers, finding that back follicle density was significantly higher than leg density and negatively correlated with various body weight measures; it also identified genetic markers and candidate genes, such as SERPINF1, associated with follicle density variations.

This genetic study identified four new keratin-associated protein genes in sheep, revealing significant sequence variation and suggesting complex evolutionary dynamics, with unique variants in some sheep breeds linking them to Romanov sheep ancestry.

In this research, geography was found to explain more variation in the human skin microbiome than skin type, while host genetics contributed unique microbial structures, highlighting their role in skin microbiome ecology through extensive genomic and metagenomic analyses in a diverse international cohort.