research Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Strategies for High-Efficiency Mutation Using the CRISPR/Cas System
Improving CRISPR/Cas systems can make gene editing more efficient and precise.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 26-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
research Platelets Facilitate Wound Healing by Mitochondrial Transfer and Reducing Oxidative Stress in Endothelial Cells
Platelets help heal wounds by transferring mitochondria to cells, reducing stress and cell death.
research The role of WNT10B in physiology and disease: A 10-year update
WNT10B is important for body functions and linked to diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
research Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes During a Wool Follicle Growth Cycle Induced by Prolactin
Certain genes are linked to wool follicle structure and function, but not hair cycle regulation.
research Identification of Ovine KRTAP28-1 and Its Association with Wool Fibre Diameter
KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
research Pelage and molt in the black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus (Rafinesque))
Black-tailed deer have four types of pelages and molt twice a year.
research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research HEALTH SURVEY OF BOREAL CARIBOU (RANGIFER TARANDUS CARIBOU) IN NORTHEASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
research Advances in single-cell transcriptomics in animal research
Single-cell transcriptomics helps improve animal health and productivity by studying gene expression in individual cells.
research Human Hair Graying Revisited: Principles, Misconceptions, and Key Research Frontiers
Hair graying is caused by damage and cell depletion but might be temporarily reversible with drugs and hormones.
research Perilla frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacological Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research Genomic Regions Associated with Wool, Growth and Reproduction Traits in Uruguayan Merino Sheep
Certain genes influence wool, growth, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep.
research Marine Health-Promoting Compounds: Recent Trends for Their Characterization and Human Applications
Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Tβ4-overexpression based on the piggyBac transposon system in cashmere goats alters hair fiber characteristics
Overexpressing Tβ4 in cashmere goats improves hair fiber traits and increases cashmere yield.
research Integrated miRNA-mRNA analysis reveals regulatory pathways underlying the curly fleece trait in Chinese tan sheep
Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
research A review of environmental and health effects of synthetic cosmetics
Synthetic cosmetics can harm health and the environment.
research Analysis of Hair Cortisol as an Indicator of Chronic Stress in Pigs in Two Different Farrowing Systems
Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.
research Analysis of histology and long noncoding RNAs involved in the rabbit hair follicle density using RNA sequencing
Higher hair follicle density leads to more wool in rabbits, influenced by specific genes and lncRNAs.
research Mice lacking the epidermal retinol dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 display accelerated hair growth and enlarged meibomian glands
Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
research Regulatory pathway analysis of coat color genes in Mongolian horses
Genes influence horse coat color and may help understand human skin conditions.
research Comprehensive analysis of the expression profiles of mRNA, lncRNA, circRNA, and miRNA in primary hair follicles of coarse sheep fetal skin
The research helps understand hair development in sheep, aiding in better wool breeding.
research Anatomical, physiological, and behavioral mechanisms of thermoregulation in elephants
Elephants use their skin, ears, and behavior to cool down, but climate change makes it harder for them.
research Genome-wide detection and sequence conservation analysis of long non-coding RNA during hair follicle cycle of yak
Long non-coding RNAs play a key role in yak hair growth cycles.
research Application of Acyzol in the Context of Zinc Deficiency and Perspectives
Acyzol could help treat conditions caused by zinc deficiency.
research Histomorphological and histochemical studies on the different layers of skin of Bakerwali goat
Bakerwali goat skin thickens with age, especially on the neck, and shows strong lipid reactions in the keratin layer.
research Toxicity of repeated oral intake of organic selenium, inorganic selenium, and selenium nanoparticles: A review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.