Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Cinnamic acid may help hair grow by activating oxytocin receptors.
February 2024 in “Brain research bulletin” Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
August 2023 in “MOJ women's health” Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) could potentially treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by controlling energy balance and lipid homeostasis, but more human research is needed.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
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May 2015 in “Advanced drug delivery reviews” MicroRNAs could improve skin tissue engineering by regulating cells and changing the skin's bioactive environment.
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October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
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January 2016 in “Sarcoma” Inducing survivin in normal tissues can protect against radiation damage.
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January 2017 in “Journal of rare disease research & treatment” Obesity is common in PCOS patients and early treatment is important for their heart and metabolic health.
April 2026 in “Regenerative Medicine” Significant progress and investment in advanced therapies and regenerative medicine continue.
January 2021 in “ISGE series” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes chronic inflammation affecting all body systems, but proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements can improve the condition.
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July 2010 in “Cell” Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” PDGFA/AKT signaling is important for the growth and maintenance of certain skin fat cells.
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July 2012 in “PLoS Genetics” A mutation in the KRT75 gene causes frizzle feathers in chickens.
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August 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Removing both Atr and Trp53 genes in adult mice causes severe tissue damage and death due to DNA damage.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Markers help differentiate between apocrine and eccrine sweat glands to identify sweat gland tumors.
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October 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology” Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2021 in “Tumor Biology” TMPRSS2 helps viruses enter cells and protects the prostate from inflammation-related cancer.
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
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January 2024 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Mouse models help target specific genes in lymphatic cells for research.
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May 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Narrowband UVB treatment increases certain gene expressions in psoriasis skin and improves symptoms.
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October 2022 in “Nutrients” Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
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September 2020 in “PeerJ” Platelet factor 4 slows down hair growth and could make hair loss treatments more effective if removed.
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May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” YAP1 helps fat cell formation by influencing the Hippo pathway.