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August 2014 in “The Anatomical Record” Scaffoldin helps form hard skin structures in chicken embryos.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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July 2022 in “BMC Biology” Sex-limited chromosomes can affect traits not related to reproduction.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling” Chemistry42 effectively creates and optimizes new molecules for drug discovery.
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November 2020 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HoxC genes are crucial for normal hair and nail development.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Reptile skin protects and prevents water loss, helping them adapt to land.
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” The inner root sheath evolved to help hair grow safely through the skin in mammals.
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November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
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May 2025 in “Biomolecules” Forensic genetics can now predict physical traits and lifestyle habits, with future advancements expected from new technologies.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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August 2023 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” The improved genome of the African spiny mouse will help understand its tissue regeneration abilities.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” A female dog with mixed male and female traits was treated successfully with surgery.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
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January 2021 in “Processes” Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lifestyle changes and environmental strategies can help address declining testosterone levels.
Machine learning improves DNA predictions for eye and hair color, but challenges remain for skin tone and facial features.