14 citations
,
January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
2 citations
,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.
83 citations
,
October 1998 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
7 citations
,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
13 citations
,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and eye problems in young people.
2 citations
,
October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
73 citations
,
June 2006 in “Animal genetics” The FGF5 gene determines hair length in dogs.
50 citations
,
April 2014 in “Nature Communications” The research identified new skin traits in mice, some linked to human skin conditions.
29 citations
,
January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
75 citations
,
September 2016 in “EMBO journal” PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
3 citations
,
August 2022 in “Biochemical Genetics”
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
62 citations
,
March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
114 citations
,
May 2001 in “Development” Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
1 citations
,
January 2019 in “PubMed” cgVEGF164 boosts hair follicle growth in mice.
166 citations
,
July 1999 in “American Journal Of Pathology” The hairless (hr) gene is essential for normal hair follicle function and its mutation leads to hair loss.
11 citations
,
October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
85 citations
,
March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study identified key genes and pathways linked to hair disorders, aiding precision medicine.
September 2024 in “Genes” Genes affect pig hair patterns, aiding better breeding.
6 citations
,
March 2014 in “Livestock science” Researchers created a genetic library from a cashmere goat's skin and found new genes linked to hair growth.
May 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
29 citations
,
June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” MCHR2 gene duplications may be linked to alopecia areata.
13 citations
,
August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
27 citations
,
January 2000 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the Whn gene affect hair keratin gene expression differently.
29 citations
,
December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Shorter GGC triplet repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to less hair loss in Han men.
3 citations
,
May 2024 in “Poultry Science” Certain genes are crucial for feather development in Wannan chickens.
19 citations
,
September 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Glucocorticoid receptors help regulate genes important for skin health and hair growth.
Four transcription factors can convert mouse cells into hair cell-like cells, aiding hearing loss research and treatment.