September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” This study found that three protocols for generating Titan cells in vitro from Candida neoformans vary in their kinetics and transcriptomic profiles, pointing to differences which could impact further research.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study identified specific genes involved in radiation-induced fibrosis in skin, capsule, and muscle tissues of breast cancer patients, offering insights that may help improve mitigation strategies for these side effects.
This study found that patients with alopecia areata, particularly those with severe cases, exhibit significant systemic immune dysregulation, including altered cell communication networks and epigenetic remodeling in immune cells, suggesting potential pathways for therapeutic targeting.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identifies gene-regulatory networks related to genetic variants in skin and hair diseases, suggesting that dermal papilla cells are crucial in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, a soy-containing diet significantly reduced the incidence of colonic polyps in mice compared to a soy-free diet, suggesting that soy foods might lower the risk of colon cancer development.
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August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” This study found that the differential expression of α- and β-keratin genes in feathers may explain their morphological and structural diversity, highlighting the chicken as a model for studying keratin-related diseases.
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February 2019 in “Genomics” This study reports that milk goats exhibit significantly more differentially expressed genes related to hair follicle cycling across different months compared to cashmere goats, especially in December.
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August 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers examined chicken feather follicle tissues from differently colored chickens and found that the genes SLC45A2 and GPNMB are involved in promoting melanin deposition, which enriches understanding of the genetic mechanisms affecting feather color.
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” This study found that Tibetan cashmere goats have genetic adaptations that contribute to their finer cashmere, possibly enhancing their ability to withstand the cold climate of the Tibetan plateau, while identifying specific genes related to hair growth, pigmentation, and heart development.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” This study used high-resolution imaging and genetic analysis to investigate hair density in the Dazu black goat, identifying key genes like GJA1 and GPRC5D involved in follicle development and maintenance, and highlighted their role in animal hair density regulation.
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that maize root hairs respond differently to cold stress based on severity, with mild cold allowing limited growth through adaptive remodeling, while severe cold causes more pronounced inhibition and prioritizes stress defense, affecting transcriptome and morphology.
August 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” In this study, researchers examined the methylation patterns in the skin tissues of Alpine Merino sheep with varying wool fiber diameters, finding that specific methylated RNAs linked to the Wnt, Notch, and TGF-ẞ signaling pathways may influence fiber diameter and potentially improve wool quality.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study conducted a meta-analysis of gene expression data from alopecia areata patients, identifying 5109 differentially expressed genes and highlighting enriched pathways like JAK-STAT signaling, providing insights into the disease's pathogenesis and potential treatment targets.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed distinct aging signatures in mouse keratinocytes, with increased expression in older mice, and noted relevant pathway changes that were also evident in human skin, suggesting potential insights into intrinsic skin aging.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased gene expression related to inflammation, stress, and fibrosis, particularly affecting the hair follicle stem cells and showing similarities to diseases like psoriasis.
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July 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified key genes and pathways involved in the seasonal hair cycle regulation of yak, uncovering molecular mechanisms that may aid in understanding their adaptation to alpine environments.
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November 2024 in “PeerJ” This study identified a wide range of differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs in the hair follicles of Hetian sheep, which may be useful for further research on improving carpet wool quality.
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November 2024 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Changes in genes FGA, VWF, and ACTG1 may contribute to pemphigus vulgaris.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study demonstrates that combining gene expression data with a random forest algorithm provides highly accurate diagnosis of childhood growth hormone deficiency, showing potential utility in distinguishing it from non-GHD short stature.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers used spatial transcriptomics to identify increased expression of genes linked to extracellular matrix organization and epithelial–mesenchymal transition in the progenitor cell regions of hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting a possible role in progenitor cell loss and fibrogenic microenvironment development.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified robust susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates for male-pattern baldness, providing insights into the condition's molecular mechanisms.
February 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while tape-strip RNA sequencing effectively profiles surface-connected epithelial compartments of human hair follicles, deeper follicular programs require traditional biopsies, except in cases of alopecia areata, which enhances the technique's follicular reach in capturing inflammatory signatures.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining certain treatments, including FOL005, may improve healing of difficult wounds.
In this study, the researchers analyzed skin samples from Dun Mongolian horses to uncover molecular pathways linked to the "Bider" marking, identifying differential gene expression and several pigment-related signaling pathways that may play key roles in its formation.
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that overexpression of the FA2H gene in cashmere goats' hair follicle cells may enhance hair proliferation and regulate genes affecting cashmere fineness.
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” In this study, ceruloplasmin and keratin 4 were identified as markers that differentiate between growing and resting phases in cashmere goat hair follicles, with keratin 4 being a potential marker for the onset of a new hair cycle.
August 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” This study identified two key epigenetic-related genes, HR and SMYD4, which may act as potential biomarkers in keloid disease, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for further research.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 19 citations
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November 2016 in “Developmental Biology” July 2026 in “Poultry Science” 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.