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390-420 / 1000+ results research Variation in the ovine keratin-associated protein 15-1 gene affects wool yield
Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
research A global analysis of CNVs in Chinese indigenous fine-wool sheep populations using whole-genome resequencing
The study mapped genetic variations in sheep, linking them to traits like milk production and growth.
research Prenatal diagnosis of a fetus harboring an intermediate load of the A3243G mtDNA mutation in a maternal carrier diagnosed with MELAS syndrome
Prenatal genetic diagnosis may not predict MELAS syndrome severity in offspring.
research Genome wide association analysis of root hair traits in rice reveals novel genomic regions controlling epidermal cell differentiation
Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
research Genome-Wide Association Study for Body Conformation Traits in Kazakh Fat-Tailed Coarse-Wool Sheep
Genetic markers linked to sheep body traits were identified, aiding future breeding.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21‐Hydroxylase Deficiency Using Next Generation Sequencing
Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.
research Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Genomic Organization, Transcriptomic Analysis, and Functional Characterization of Avian α- and β-Keratins in Diverse Feather Forms
Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
research Selection signatures of wool color in Gangba sheep revealed by genome-wide SNP discovery
Wool color in Gangba sheep is influenced by multiple genes and genetic mechanisms.
research Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
research Genome-Wide Associations with Body and Fleece Weight in United States Sheep
Certain genetic markers can help predict wool production in U.S. sheep.
research The Chicken Frizzle Feather Is Due to an α-Keratin (KRT75) Mutation That Causes a Defective Rachis
A mutation in the KRT75 gene causes frizzle feathers in chickens.
research Expanding on the phenotypic spectrum of Woodhouse‐Sakati syndrome due to founder pathogenic variant in DCAF17: Report of 58 additional patients from Qatar and literature review
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?
Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
research A replication study confirmed the EDAR gene to be a major contributor to population differentiation regarding head hair thickness in Asia
The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
research Drivers of plateau adaptability in cashmere goats revealed by genomic and transcriptomic analyses
The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
research Skin transcriptomic and selection signature analyses identify ASIP as a key gene in cattle coat color determination
The ASIP gene is crucial for determining cattle coat color.
research Dissecting Fibroblast Heterogeneity in Health and Fibrotic Disease
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
research Regulation of masculinization: androgen signalling for external genitalia development
Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
research Analysis of hidradenitis suppurativa–linked mutations in four genes and the effects of PSEN1-P242LfsX11 on cytokine and chemokine expression in macrophages
The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
research Emergence of the natural history of Myhre syndrome: 47 patients evaluated in the Massachusetts General Hospital Myhre Syndrome Clinic (2016–2023)
Myhre syndrome symptoms worsen over time, with specific genetic variants affecting severity.
research Novel Mutation in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome Is Associated With Divergent Neurologic Phenotypes
The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
research Multi-ancestry tandem repeat association study of hair colour using exome-wide sequencing
Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
research A new heterozygous frameshift variant in keratin 10 resulting in ichthyosis hystrix in a father and daughter
A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
research EBS in Children with De Novo Pathogenic Variants Disturbing Krt14
Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
research Epidemiology of vitiligo, associated autoimmune diseases and audiological abnormalities: Ankara study of 80 patients in Turkey
Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
research Fibroblast heterogeneity: implications for human disease
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.