115 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to four genetic areas, especially the HLA-B*07:02 allele.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Human Genetics” A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Food & Function” Certain Egyptian Sabal fruit extracts may help treat anti-androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia.
133 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
111 citations
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.
29 citations
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November 2022 in “Nature Medicine” Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of dermatological research” Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
181 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks”
1 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The meeting presented new findings on hair stem cells, pigmentation, genetics, and modern hair treatment techniques.
169 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is likely caused by multiple genes, not just 5α-reductase genes.
40 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
25 citations
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June 2012 in “Endocrine” PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.
721 citations
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October 2011 in “Nature” Different types of long-lasting stem cells are responsible for the growth and upkeep of the mammary gland.
336 citations
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
186 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
150 citations
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
117 citations
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November 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
96 citations
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.
87 citations
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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.