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February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A specific RNA molecule, circCOL1A1, affects the growth and quality of goat hair by interacting with miR-149-5p and influencing cell growth pathways.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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January 1977 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair follicles have an enzyme that converts arginine to citrulline in proteins.
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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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February 2024 in “Plant Cell Reports” AtVPS29 is essential for proper plant growth by regulating gibberellin signaling.
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The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Certain gene variations are linked to severe acne in Egyptian patients and could guide treatment choices.
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May 2015 in “PloS one” GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.