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October 1995 in “Clinical Dysmorphology” The family has a unique form of ectodermal dysplasia similar to Clouston syndrome but with different hair and skin symptoms.
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February 2002 Low phosphorus increases root hair growth in plants, partly independent of ethylene.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
68 citations
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new classification for trichothiodystrophy helps identify genetic causes and potential treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Mosaic Klinefelter syndrome can affect male fertility and may be missed in routine tests.
5 citations
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June 2014 in “Der Hautarzt” Genetic testing can identify causes of rare hair loss disorders in children, but no treatments exist.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
May 2017 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Patients with certain FoxN1 gene mutations have severe immune issues but normal skin and hair.
1 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” Hair root sheaths can be used to accurately analyze genetic markers.
27 citations
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
January 2025 in “Diagnostics” Women with PCOS have distinct retinal changes compared to healthy women.
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” 158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.
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August 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” C57BL/6 mice and SD rats have different sweat gland and hair follicle patterns, useful for skin research.
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Genetics may play a significant role in gender dysphoria.
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November 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblasts from healthy donors can prevent changes seen in recessive epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
April 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PCOS shares similar genetic traits across different diagnosis criteria and is linked to other health conditions.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
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June 2015 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” An individual's morning or evening preference can predict changes in their body clock gene expression.
December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.