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August 2005 in “The Plant Cell” The TIP1 gene is crucial for normal plant cell growth in Arabidopsis.
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December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” Certain genetic markers can indicate a person's risk of developing prostate cancer.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
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April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
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A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.