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January 2021 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
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The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
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ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
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A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
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