February 2026 in “Applied Biosciences” The study found potential new DNA patterns in fertility genes, but further testing is needed.
7 citations
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The newborn's skin blistering is due to a genetic condition called epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The KAP 7 gene affects wool traits in Rambouillet sheep, with the BB genotype showing the best wool characteristics.
12 citations
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” EGF helps secondary hair follicles grow in young gray goats.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes are important for cashmere growth and vary in activity during different stages.
74 citations
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
14 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “World Rabbit Science” The WIF1 gene is crucial for hair growth in Angora rabbits.
15 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
18 citations
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February 1992 in “Molecular Biology Reports” A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
14 citations
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December 2018 in “The American journal of pathology” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells speeds up wound healing by increasing the growth of certain stem cells.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
November 2005 in “PubMed” The hairless gene in Kunming mice is important for hair and skin, and shows genetic variations.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “生物医学研究杂志:英文版” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
38 citations
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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September 2024 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” RALF22 is essential for root hair growth in response to fungal emissions in Arabidopsis.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
39 citations
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May 2010 in “Stem Cells” Ephrins slow down skin and hair follicle cell growth.
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” The technology can create transgenic cashmere goats with improved wool quality.
July 2022 in “New Zealand journal of agricultural research” The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.