January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” Transgenic sheep cells with spider silk gene were successfully created for future sheep hair expression.
February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is essential for organized skin nerve growth and branching.
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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May 2020 in “JCI Insight” Alopecia areata involves specific immune cells, offering potential treatment targets.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Certain genetic variants and pathways are linked to hair loss.
December 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair regrowth in alopecia areata is common, but recurrences happen frequently.