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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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June 2022 in “JCRPE” Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
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April 2003 in “Molecular endocrinology” Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair keratins evolved from ancient proteins, diversifying through gene changes, crucial for forming claws and later hair in mammals.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” Inherited color dilution in rabbits is linked to DNA methylation changes.
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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Reduced Stx17 expression may contribute to Alopecia Areata.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is likely caused by multiple genes, not just 5α-reductase genes.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
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July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
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February 2023 in “iScience” Korean long-tailed chickens have unique genes valuable for ornamental breeding.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” The research found key RNA networks that may control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dairy Science” The SLICK1 allele in Holstein heifers affects hair and immune traits without altering prolactin signaling.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying scleroderma.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.