research Predicting Physical Appearance from Low Template: State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Machine learning improves DNA predictions for eye and hair color, but challenges remain for skin tone and facial features.
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research Evolution of long scalp hair in humans
Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing certain muscles might straighten curly hair.
research Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals AKT1 Upregulation in Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goats at 12 and 15 Months of Age
AKT1 gene is crucial for better cashmere production in younger goats.
research Screening of Protein Related to Wool Development and Fineness in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep
Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
research The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
research Advances in single-cell transcriptomics in animal research
Single-cell transcriptomics helps improve animal health and productivity by studying gene expression in individual cells.
research PDGFA in Cashmere Goat: A Motivation for the Hair Follicle Stem Cells to Activate
PDGFA helps activate hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Unique Hair Properties that Emerge from Combinations of Multiple Races
Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
research Supplementary Feeding of Grazing Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goats during Pregnancy—Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Cashmere Goats”
Supplementary feeding improves cashmere yield, goat weight, and kid birth weight.
research Single-Cell Sequencing Technology in Ruminant Livestock: Challenges and Opportunities
Single-cell sequencing can improve livestock health and productivity but faces challenges in precise cell analysis.
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
research Evolution and genetic architecture of sex-limited polymorphism in cuckoos
Female cuckoo color differences are linked to their unique genes and help avoid male harassment.
research Polymorphism of Keratin Gene KRT71 and Its Relationship with Wool Properties in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
research Screened of long non-coding RNA related to wool development and fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep
Long non-coding RNAs help regulate wool fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
research Ovine KRTAP36-2: A New Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Related to Variation in Wool Yield
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
research Epigenetic mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs causes the primitive sheep characteristics found in purebred Merino sheep
A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research ROOT HAIR DEFECTIVE SIX‐LIKE4 (RSL4) promotes root hair elongation by transcriptionally regulating the expression of genes required for cell growth
The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
research Forensic skeletal and molecular anthropology face to face: Combining expertise for identification of human remains
Combining skeletal and molecular anthropology improves identifying human remains.
research Imprinted Dlk1-Gtl2 cluster miRNAs are potential epigenetic regulators of lamb fur quality
miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
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.
research Seasonal Variability in Transcript Expression of Type I and Type II Keratins in Wool Follicles of Lustrous Fleece-Producing Magra Sheep
Higher keratin protein levels are important for the wool's shine in Magra sheep.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
research Identification of microRNAs in Wool Follicles during Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen Phases in Tibetan Sheep
MicroRNAs play a key role in wool growth in Tibetan sheep.
research FGFR2 is associated with hair thickness in Asian populations
A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities – Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Skin transcriptome profiling of Changthangi goats highlights the relevance of genes involved in Pashmina production
Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
research Tracing selection signatures in the pig genome gives evidence for selective pressures on a unique curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.