7 citations
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August 2017 in “PloS one” Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that p63 needs signals from morphogens to help skin cells differentiate properly.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment with biologic agents can significantly improve psoriasis symptoms, and blood biomarkers could potentially predict individual patient's response to treatment.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
144 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
76 citations
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
41 citations
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
25 citations
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June 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.
12 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Scientists made stem cells that can grow hair by adding three specific factors to them.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Botryococcus braunii's three chemical races should be reclassified as separate species.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A humanized CXCL12 antibody may delay and treat alopecia areata by altering the immune response.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Nature Communications” GIANT improves brain imaging by using genetics to better map brain regions.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Piperonylic acid speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and boosting collagen.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” A specific RNA modification in cashmere goats helps activate hair growth-related stem cells.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Restoring EDA and WNT pathways early may help improve skin, hair, and teeth issues in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
8 citations
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” Key genes and pathways involved in thyroid eye disease were identified, aiding potential treatment and diagnosis.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “iScience” Korean long-tailed chickens have unique genes valuable for ornamental breeding.
Pvalb8 is essential for zebrafish hearing and hair cell development, and its mutation causes hearing loss.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” MYB30 and EIN3 work against each other to control root hair growth and phosphorus uptake in plants when phosphate is low.
November 2019 in “SLAS technology” New findings suggest certain genes and microRNAs are crucial for wound healing, and innovative technologies like smart bandages and apps show promise in improving treatment.
82 citations
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September 2020 in “Briefings in Bioinformatics” SARS-CoV-2 may worsen IPF due to shared genes and pathways, suggesting potential drug targets.
45 citations
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.