April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells and repairing skin, working with the Sonic Hedgehog pathway to promote hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Increasing alkaline phosphatase in human skin cells helps to grow more hair.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
May 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Myoepithelial cells can repair airways after severe injury.
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August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
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November 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Using trait prevalence priors in genetic prediction models for appearance traits is currently impractical due to limited knowledge and potential accuracy issues.
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May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
February 1989 in “PubMed” A genetic hair protein variant is more common in Japanese people and is inherited.
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November 2013 in “Nature” Certain mature cells in mouse lungs can turn back into stem cells to aid in tissue repair.
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February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
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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.
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
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January 2010 in “GenomeBiology.com (London. Print)” The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
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July 2021 in “Histopathology” New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Curcumin may help reverse aging by targeting specific genes.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” DNA methylation changes in women with PCOS could be used as disease markers and suggest new treatment targets.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR-based tools improve understanding and treatment of skin development and conditions.
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Primatology” Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
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January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” Scientists created early-stage hair follicles from human skin cells, which could help treat baldness and study hair growth.
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July 2016 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” A person with Turner Syndrome showed severe schizophrenia that didn't respond to treatment and had brain shrinkage.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” Nail changes in alopecia areata are common and may indicate severity and genetic risk.