research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
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research Why Were Sardinians the Shortest Europeans? A Journey Through Genes, Infections, Nutrition, and Sex
Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.
research Genome Scan for Signatures of Adaptive Evolution in Wild African Goat (Capra Nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research Delayed Puberty: Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40th Annual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Genomic and Transcriptomic Characterization of Atypical Recurrent Flank Alopecia in the Cesky Fousek
The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
research Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis of Alpaca Suggests TRPV3 as a Candidate Gene for the Suri Phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
research Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women
Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
research A PAX1 Enhancer Locus Is Associated With Susceptibility to Idiopathic Scoliosis in Females
A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
research Genome-Wide Association Meta-Analysis of Individuals of European Ancestry Identifies New Loci Explaining a Substantial Fraction of Hair Color Variation and Heritability
New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
research Medical Treatment of Alopecia
The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
research A Locus on Distal Chromosome 10 (Ahl4) Affecting Age-Related Hearing Loss in A/J Mice
Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
research Minoxidil May Suppress Androgen Receptor-Related Functions
Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Association of Eight Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Chromosomes 20 and X with Androgenetic Alopecia Among Ethnic Han Chinese from Yunnan
Certain genetic markers on chromosome 20 are linked to hair loss in the Han Chinese from Yunnan.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Susceptibility Variants on Chromosome 7p21.1 Suggest HDAC9 as a New Candidate Gene for Male-Pattern Baldness
A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research Human KAP Genes: Only Half of It? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
research Polymorphism of CAG and GGN Repeats of Androgen Receptor Gene in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Cloning of the Human Phenol Sulfotransferase Gene Family: Three Genes Implicated in the Metabolism of Catecholamines, Thyroid Hormones, and Drugs
Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
research A Pilot Study of Intrascalp Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Hair Loss in Nigerian Patients
The conclusion is that many small genetic variations influence claw disorders in cows, and using genomic selection could help reduce these disorders.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Alopecia Areata Implicates Both Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research Resequencing and Signatures of Selective Scans Point to Candidate Genetic Variants for Hair Length Traits in Long-Haired and Normal-Haired Tianzhu White Yak
The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
research Genetics of Diabetes in Childhood
Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
research Common Variants in the Trichohyalin Gene Are Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
research Genetic Prediction of Male Pattern Baldness Based on Large Independent Datasets
New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.