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March 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” Genetic variations contribute to over 10% of recurrent early pregnancy loss cases.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
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March 2011 in “PLoS Biology” Birds can lose neck feathers due to a genetic change that increases a gene's activity, helping them adapt to heat.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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June 2017 in “Oncotarget” Digoxin is linked to a higher risk of anemia in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc supplements improved symptoms in a Uyghur infant with a rare genetic disorder affecting zinc absorption.
February 2024 in “New phytologist” DNA changes in tetraploid wheat improve root growth and nitrogen use.
March 2026 in “Biomolecules” MicroRNAs play a key role in controlling hair growth and quality in sheep and goats.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Andrology” The meeting highlighted promising genetic treatments for male fertility issues but noted concerns about certain cancer risks and ICSI safety.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
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November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” Early detection and biotin treatment improve outcomes for biotinidase deficiency.
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” Natural antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol may help prevent low testosterone in aging men.
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Personalized thiopurine dosing based on NUDT15 genotyping can improve long-term outcomes for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.