research FORENSIC DNA PHENOTYPING FOR CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION
Forensic DNA phenotyping can now predict more physical traits and ancestry from DNA, but further improvements are needed.
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390-420 / 1000+ results research The Trotter collection: A review of Mildred Trotter 's hair research and an update for studies of human variation
Hair traits vary widely and are not reliable indicators of ancestry.
research Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
research Diverse northern Asian and Jomon-related genetic structure discovered among socially complex Three Kingdoms period Gaya region Koreans
The DNA of ancient Koreans from the Three Kingdoms period shows a mix of northern Chinese and Japanese-Jomon ancestry, revealing two distinct genetic groups.
research 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene mutations in the Dominican Republic.
Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
research Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
research Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
These skin conditions in African men need combined medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
research Genomic Analysis of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania may have a genetic link to psychiatric disorders.
research Forensic DNA phenotyping: the need for proportionate regulation and judicial clarity in law enforcement
Unified regulations and ethical guidelines are needed for fair use of forensic DNA phenotyping.
research Scar Tissue Grafting
Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.
research The organization of the keratin I and II gene clusters in placental mammals and marsupials show a striking similarity
Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
research Divergent genetic mechanism leads to spiny hair in rodents
Rodent spiny hair traits are due to genetic factors other than the Edar gene.
research RETRACTED: Explore the genetic exposure to alopecia areata
Copper may protect against alopecia areata, while certain inflammatory markers increase risk.
research A Genetically Defined Male Counterpart of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence for Ovarian-Independent Pathogenesis
Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
research Synaptic processes and immune-related pathways implicated in Tourette Syndrome
The study found that Tourette Syndrome may be linked to certain immune system processes and synaptic signaling.
research Prioritizing susceptibility genes for the prognosis of male-pattern baldness with transcriptome-wide association study
Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
research Tackling underrepresentation to aid understanding of Parkinson’s disease: Progress and further opportunities
Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
research Enhanced ectodysplasin-A receptor (EDAR) signaling alters multiple fiber characteristics to produce the East Asian hair form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
research Recurrent functional divergence of early tetrapod keratins in amphibian toe pads and mammalian hair
Early tetrapod keratins evolved into toe pad proteins in amphibians and hair proteins in mammals.
research Facial preservation following extreme mummification: Shrunken heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Allosteric interactions prime androgen receptor dimerization and activation
Certain interactions help prepare the androgen receptor for pairing and activation, which is important for its role in development and disease.
research Characterisation of Four New Genes in the Ovine KAP19 Family
Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
research Deimination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Physiology and Diseases
PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
research Dyslipidaemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome referred to a teaching hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Many women with PCOS have abnormal cholesterol levels, needing careful management.
research Deimination in epidermal barrier and hair formation
Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
research Causal effects of glutamine and lipid-related metabolites on alopecia areata: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization study
Glutamine may protect against alopecia areata, while certain cholesterol and glucose levels may increase risk.
research Treatment of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli with a 595‐nm pulsed dye laser
The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
research Forensic DNA Phenotyping: Male Pattern Baldness: Traditional Review
DNA markers can help predict male pattern baldness, useful in criminal and missing person cases.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.