9 citations
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May 2023 in “Inflammation Research” New small molecule drugs show promise in treating complex skin diseases but need more safety research.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
8 citations
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
1 citations
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January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbal remedies show promise for managing premature hair greying but need more research.
October 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Variegated coat color in cats is linked to the Silver locus.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Six key genes can predict bladder cancer outcomes and may serve as prognostic biomarkers.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene network led by RSL4 is crucial for early root hair growth in response to cold in Arabidopsis thaliana.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” HDAC6 helps keep ovarian follicles dormant, extending female fertility.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
238 citations
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July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
47 citations
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
82 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
119 citations
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November 2014 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling controls cell development and repair, and its malfunction can cause disorders and cancer, but it also offers potential for targeted therapies.
96 citations
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
53 citations
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January 2011 in “Diabetes” People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
48 citations
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May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity” A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
45 citations
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April 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.
38 citations
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September 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Genetic differences affect COVID-19 severity and treatment development.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Hair follicles can help diagnose traumatic brain injury quickly and non-invasively.