6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
15 citations
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April 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hairless gene not strongly linked to baldness.
December 2013 in “Appetite” A defective gene causes hair loss and taste insensitivity in BTBR mice.
42 citations
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
9 citations
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” The peach gene CTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene, which could lead to new agricultural chemicals.
19 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
April 1974 in “Pediatric Research” The Naked (N) trait in mice is linked to lower glycine and tyrosine in hair proteins.
20 citations
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January 2002 in “Laboratory Animals” Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
26 citations
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two gene areas linked to male pattern baldness found, more research needed.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
157 citations
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October 2003 in “Development” AXR3 and SHY2 genes control the growth and timing of root hair development in plants.
September 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 gene controls root-hair growth by regulating phospholipid signaling.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
January 2016 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” Hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in silver foxes may be linked to errors in the MAPK signaling pathway, influenced by androgens.
8 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
The scant hair in snthr-1Bao mice is likely caused by a deletion affecting the Plcd1 gene.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of hair loss in Egyptians.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A gene mutation in mice causes severe skin disorder similar to a human condition.
12 citations
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
33 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing the epigen gene in mice leads to enlarged sebaceous glands and greasy fur.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.
87 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.