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Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.

Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.

The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.

Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.

Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.

Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.

Monocyclic aromatic compounds are important for developing various drugs and treatments.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.

Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.

The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.

Fat tissue stem cells show promise for repairing different body tissues and are being tested in clinical trials.

Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.

The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.

Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.

Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.

The stump-tailed macaque is a good model for studying human hair loss, but it's expensive and hard to find, while rodent models are promising for understanding hair growth and finding new treatments.

Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.

Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.

A new model can predict drug-disease links well, helping drug research.

Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.

Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.

Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is found in human hair follicles and helps them survive.

Targeting thyroid hormone receptor α in liver cells may help treat liver fibrosis.

Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.