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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from skin cells can boost hair growth by stimulating a gene called LEF1.
July 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” AKT1 gene is crucial for better cashmere production in younger goats.
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August 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana, AtPRPL1, affects root hair length but not cell wall composition.
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December 2017 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
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May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
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September 2019 in “Biomedical Papers/Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Technology” Angora goat hair growth is influenced by gene expression, sex hormones, and breed differences.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Radiation therapy in breast cancer patients changes gene expression related to DNA damage, fibroblast growth, and hair follicle development, which could help improve treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis.
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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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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
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December 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Nuptial pads in Chinese brown frogs change seasonally due to specific gene activity.
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August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Quiescent cells have increased mitochondrial activity and ECM gene expression, but reduced glycolysis.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
The study found genetic variations in sheep linked to traits like milk production, growth, and health.
72 citations
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August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
December 2025 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Hair follicles can be used to study gene expression and understand conditions like COPD.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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August 2017 in “PloS one” Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes linked to important traits in Chinese sheep and goats have been identified, but challenges remain in breeding improvements.
May 2025 in “Journal of Food and Nutrition Research” Black wolfberry ferment may help regrow hair in cases of androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different types of skin cells are organized in a special way in large wounds to help with healing and hair growth.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Six key genes can predict bladder cancer outcomes and may serve as prognostic biomarkers.
43 citations
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” MED23 and GNAQ genes are crucial for chicken feather color.
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April 2022 in “Biomolecules” Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.