research Nutritional Niche Construction and Local Adaptation: The Aquatic Resource-Driven Hypothesis of EDAR V370A in East Asia
The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
150-180 / 1000+ results 
research Nutritional Niche Construction and Local Adaptation: The Aquatic Resource-Driven Hypothesis of EDAR V370A in East Asia
The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
research Transgenic mouse models support HCR as an effector gene in the PSORS1 locus
The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
research Malicious Mites—Sarcoptes scabiei in Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, were found with sarcoptic mange, showing severe skin issues and potential for spreading the disease.
research Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals
Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
research Sequence and structure based assessment of non-synonymous SNPs in hypertrichosis universalis
Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
research Dermatophytosis in cats
Dermatophytosis in cats is a contagious skin disease that requires treating the infected cat, other pets, and the environment.
research The prevalence of Microsporum canis dermatophytosis in symptomatic stray cats in Bogor, Indonesia, 2024
About 32.5% of stray cats in Bogor have a skin infection called Microsporum canis.
research Trichodaganomania: A Curious Habit
Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
research The hair follicle mites (Demodex spp.). Could they be vectors of pathogenic microorganisms?
Hair follicle mites might spread harmful microorganisms.
research DERMATOLOGIC INVESTIGATION OF ALOPECIA IN RHESUS MACAQUES (MACACA MULATTA)
Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
research Alopecia in Bats from Tropical Urban Islands
Alopecia in bats is more common in urban areas due to habitat conditions.
research Natural infection by Microsporum canis in a capuchin monkey
A capuchin monkey with a skin infection was successfully treated with itraconazole.
research Severe Ulceronecrotic Dermatitis Associated with Mite Infestation in the Critically Endangered Amargosa Vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis)
Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
research Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis infection in a dog from Germany with multifocal alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, hypercalcaemia and subsequent sebaceous atrophy
A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
research Study of Hair Patterns of species of Muridae Family from Amravati District, Maharashtra.
Muridae species have unique hair patterns specific to each genus and species.
research A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Malassezia Display a Hyphae-like “Spaghetti-and-Meatballs” Configuration in Keratotic Plugs
Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.
research Genomic and anatomical comparisons of skin support independent adaptation to life in water by cetaceans and hippos
research Trichoblastomas derived from the facial skin with tactile hair in aged house musk shrews (Suncus murinus)
Trichoblastomas in aged house musk shrews show unique features and may involve serum amyloid A in inflammation.
research A position effect on TRPS1 is associated with Ambras syndrome in humans and the Koala phenotype in mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
research Tracing selection signatures in the pig genome gives evidence for selective pressures on a unique curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Influence of dietary feathers on the fecal microbiota in captive Arctic fox: Do dietary hair or feathers play a role in the evolution of carnivorous mammals?
Feathers in diet increase gut bacteria diversity in Arctic foxes.
research Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed
Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
research Reconstructing temporal variation in great ape and other primate diets: A methodological framework for isotope analyses in hair
Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
research Protein deficiency in a colony of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla)
Gorillas in Gabon improved after protein supplements were added to their diet.
research Poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii co-infection in a free-ranging Paraguayan hairy dwarf porcupine (Coendou spinosus), Brazil
Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
research Unleashing the Furry Beast: Exploring the Fascinating World of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa
Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
research ANAPLASMOSIS IN KINTAMANI CROSSBREED DOG: A CASE REPORT
The dog's health improved after treatment with antibiotics and other medications.