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May 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MBTPS2 gene variant disrupts fat metabolism and collagen production, causing Osteogenesis imperfecta.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” FOXN1 gene variants cause low T cells and immune issues from birth.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A genetic variant in goats is linked to cashmere growth.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
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