research SnapshotDx Quiz: January 2021
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Meeting Report: 68th Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin “Decoding Complex Skin Diseases: Integrating Genetics, Genomics, and Disease Biology”
The symposium highlighted the importance of genetics in understanding and treating complex skin diseases.
research Integrated single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of human scalp identify gene-regulatory programs and critical cell types for hair and skin diseases
research Optimal processing for proteomic genotyping of single human hairs
The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Identification of four genetic risk loci and evidence for the contribution of WNT signaling to its etiology
Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
research The Story of the Finest Armor: Developmental Aspects of Reptile Skin
Reptile skin protects and prevents water loss, helping them adapt to land.
research Past, Present and Future Perspectives of Forensic Genetics
Forensic genetics can now predict physical traits and lifestyle habits, with future advancements expected from new technologies.
research NIPAL4 deletion identified in an American Bully with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and response to topical therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Inter-species differences in wound-healing rate: a comparative study involving primates and rodents
Humans heal wounds slower than non-human primates and rodents.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Novel Mutation in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome Is Associated With Divergent Neurologic Phenotypes
The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
research Trichohyalin-Like Proteins Have Evolutionarily Conserved Roles in the Morphogenesis of Skin Appendages
Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
research Coronavirus Infection and Cholesterol Metabolism
Cholesterol affects coronavirus spread and could be a target for treatment.
research Transcriptomic analyses of regenerating adult feathers in chicken
Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution and Tumor Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research Coloration in Equine: Overview of Candidate Genes Associated with Coat Color Phenotypes
Genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT determine horse and donkey coat colors and affect breeding and health.
research Evaluation of the CNC® prosthetic system in recurrent breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia: a pilot study
The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.
research Genetics of infertility and “assisted fertilization” in the Bible: The case of Abraham and his family
Abraham's family infertility may have a genetic explanation.
research Insights into disparities observed with COVID‐19
Age, health conditions, race, and gender affect COVID-19 risk.
research Hox in hair growth and development
research Human hair shaft proteomic profiling: individual differences, site specificity and cuticle analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research Position effect on FGF13 associated with X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis
FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
research Criteria for Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during Adolescence: Literature Review
Diagnose PCOS in teens using irregular periods and high androgen levels, not ultrasound.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Regenerative Medicine Therapy in Malaysia: An Update
Regenerative medicine in Malaysia shows promise for treating diseases but faces ethical and safety challenges.
research Rare Germline Pathogenic Variants Identified by Multigene Panel Testing and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI ) used as the benchmark in validation of 101 quality‐of‐life instruments: A systematic review
The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
research Merkel cell carcinoma: updates in tumor biology, emerging therapies, and preclinical models
New therapies and trials are needed for Merkel cell carcinoma, a tough skin cancer.
research Age-Related Changes in Hair Shaft Protein Profiling and Genetically Variant Peptides
Genetically variant peptides are reliable for forensic identification despite age-related changes in hair proteins.
research Cell death in skin function, inflammation, and disease
Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.