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January 2013 in “International Journal of Genomics” The study identified key genes involved in goat hair growth.
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January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” Hormonal imbalances and genetics are key in familial hirsutism.
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October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics” Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.
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October 1989 in “Genomics” Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
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April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study provides exploratory findings on miRNA changes in female hair loss.
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August 2010 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
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August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” A mutation in the IL2RA gene increases the risk of alopecia areata.
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
February 2024 in “BIOspektrum” Genetic research may lead to better ways to predict and treat male-pattern hair loss.
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April 2024 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” The study identifies four distinct zones in the fetal vaginal epithelium, enhancing understanding for potential applications in women's health.
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April 1978 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Enzyme typing can reliably characterize human hair.
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September 2022 in “Animals” Certain genes affect udder shape in Holstein cows, important for health and milk production.
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April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study explores miRNA changes in female hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Developmental cell” The research maps the complex development of early mouse skin, identifying diverse cell types and their roles in forming skin layers and structures.
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
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January 1985 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.