December 2023 in “JCEM case reports” A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.
69 citations,
August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
20 citations,
June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
10 citations,
May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
7 citations,
March 2011 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
4 citations,
September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
4 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
178 citations,
May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
142 citations,
January 2019 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
35 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
29 citations,
March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
25 citations,
May 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Scientific reports” Whale genes show changes that help them live in water, like less hair and better flippers.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
October 2022 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin can increase cashmere yield by altering gene expression and restarting the growth cycle early.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety but has risks and drug interactions.
There's a genetic link between Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
6.7% of urine cultures showed hospital-acquired urinary tract infections.
Children used screens more during COVID-19, causing various health complaints.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is often underdiagnosed in females.
Dissociative disorders in childhood sexual abuse victims are more common in males.
Most pregnant teenagers are not dissatisfied with their body image but worry about weight.
Diagnosing tuberculosis after knee surgery is challenging due to non-specific symptoms.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome is more common in older, severely affected patients.
Psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams due to the psychological aspects of pain.
25 citations,
August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
March 2021 in “Clin-Alert” The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
224 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
8 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AGA linked to inflammation, stress, fibrosis, and disturbed hair follicle stem cells.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The document concludes that individuals with a rare genetic disorder linked to the AEBP1 gene may experience a unique type of hair loss and should be monitored for heart issues.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new genes linked to early hair loss were found, which also surprisingly connect to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new genes linked to early hair loss were found, which also surprisingly connect to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility.