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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
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December 2016 in “Blood” A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
June 2021 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease due to certain genetic factors and high homocysteine levels.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Humans have ancient DNA from Neanderthals and other lineages in their chromosomes, affecting traits and evolution.
30 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
11 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Science Advances” Female cuckoo color differences are linked to their unique genes and help avoid male harassment.
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April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings” A woman experienced severe side effects from a drug due to a specific genetic variation, suggesting genetic testing could prevent such risks.
26 citations
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January 2011 in “Open Journal of Genetics” The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” Certain genetic markers can indicate a person's risk of developing prostate cancer.
21 citations
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March 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
60 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
January 2007 in “Journal of Southwest University” The ND1 gene of the Asian black bear Sichuan subspecies is similar to other bear species.
10 citations
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May 2007 in “Oncology Reports” Colorectal cancer's ability to spread is due to changes in many genes, not just one.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
35 citations
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
11 citations
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” IL16 gene variations may affect the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
22 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.