April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles can be used to study gene mutations in Stargardt disease.
143 citations
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January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “BMC genomics” Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” RNA-Seq is now the standard for detailed gene expression analysis.
20 citations
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Methods” The document explains how to create detailed biological pathways using genomic data and tools, with examples of hair and breast development.
26 citations
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September 1990 in “Ophthalmology” The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
48 citations
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October 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Mice with a specific BRCA1 mutation have a higher risk of tumors, especially in the uterus and ovaries.
June 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
106 citations
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November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Found 32 genes linked to male baldness, affecting hair growth and stress-related pathways.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of skin cancer” PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Different gene mutations cause different types of ichthyosis, with some new mutations found.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” KLB and EIF3C genes are key for early diagnosis of vitiligo and alopecia areata.
28 citations
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January 1996 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil boosts hair cell growth, while cyclosporin does not.
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
July 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair loss in certain mice is linked to changes in keratin-related genes.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The patient's hair improved after treatment, but the genetic link is unclear.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing the Crif1 gene in mouse skin disrupts skin balance and hair growth.