September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
January 2000 in “대한피부과학회지” Preventing zinc deficiency is crucial, especially in bowel disease and chronic malabsorption, with recommended skin checks and zinc supplements.
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June 2023 in “Molecules” Agarose/fucoidan hydrogels may help treat diabetes by supporting pancreatic cell growth.
April 2026 in “The Plant Journal” MYB83 limits root hair growth and helps plants tolerate nutrient deficiencies.
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
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December 1996 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Mouse hair keratins mHa1 and mHb4 can't form a strong network on their own in cells.