7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
January 2024 in “Circulation” Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
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.
87 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
40 citations
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April 2014 in “Genes & Development” Hormones during pregnancy and lactation keep skin stem cells inactive, preventing hair growth.
8 citations
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” Key genes and pathways involved in thyroid eye disease were identified, aiding potential treatment and diagnosis.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Genetic testing is crucial before giving azathioprine to avoid severe side effects.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” A potential genetic link between Werner syndrome and kidney disease was suggested.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requires high doses of calcium and vitamin D for management.
January 2024 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” Early genetic testing and JAK inhibitors can help treat systemic inflammation in SAVI patients.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “General Hospital Psychiatry” Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
September 2024 in “Genes” CRABP1 boosts hair cell growth in Hu sheep by affecting key genes.
November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
248 citations
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August 2015 in “Pharmacological Research” Vaccines are generally safe, but rare autoimmune reactions can occur, often influenced by genetics.
87 citations
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March 2007 in “Biological Chemistry” Deleting the scd1 gene in mice prevents obesity by disrupting skin lipids and improving heat regulation.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Vaginal surgeries generally did not significantly change women's sexual quality of life.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Gene expression in hair follicles can help diagnose methamphetamine use disorder.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
218 citations
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September 2012 in “Gastroenterology” Colorectal cancer development involves both genetic changes and epigenetic alterations like DNA methylation and microRNA changes.
71 citations
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January 2012 in “PloS one” The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.
42 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
35 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” AtCSLD3 and GhCSLD3 genes enhance root growth and cell elongation in plants.
35 citations
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
21 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Laser-assisted drug delivery is generally safe with mostly mild side effects.