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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis can help identify animal species by their hair patterns and elements.
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March 2020 in “Animal Biotechnology” Transgenic sheep embryos with a specific promoter were successfully created, but more research is needed for gene expression in hair follicles.
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IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
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April 2022 in “Genes” 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.
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December 2024 The plant pathogen in Australia evolves through existing genetic variation, not new genotypes.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
Rex rabbits should not be slaughtered before 120 days for the best fur quality.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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