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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” BcFLA1 protein is crucial for root hair growth in response to low phosphate in Brassica carinata.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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January 2010 21 citations
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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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August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A gene called BMAL1 plays a role in controlling hair growth.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Two key genetic areas linked to male-pattern baldness were identified.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
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February 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Genetic factors can help predict male pattern baldness risk.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
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August 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Genetic factors can predict male pattern baldness risk.
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.