3 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar” Pantaneiro sheep have more genetic diversity than Texel sheep, with potential for future research in Brazilian farming.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
September 2025 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” Two genetic variations in Moa buffalo help them adapt to heat.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The DNA of ancient Koreans from the Three Kingdoms period shows a mix of northern Chinese and Japanese-Jomon ancestry, revealing two distinct genetic groups.
43 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” New genetic discoveries in alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
15 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” No strong genetic link to other skin conditions was found, but some genetic factors may make people more likely to get seborrheic dermatitis.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
1 citations
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November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research provided new insights into the genetic factors contributing to hair loss and skin conditions by analyzing individual cells from the human scalp.
January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” Hormonal imbalances and genetics are key in familial hirsutism.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Science” Most people in the surveyed area experience hair loss, but they are not aware of the role of diet, iron, hormones, genetics, and possibly water quality in causing it.
28 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” PCOS in women from Karnataka is influenced by genetics, family history, and insulin resistance, requiring better diagnosis and treatment.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” PCOS in Karnataka is influenced by genetics, lifestyle, obesity, and diabetes.
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.
165 citations
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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.
46 citations
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
16 citations
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November 2022 in “eLife” Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
Hairless mammals evolved quickly in both gene and non-gene areas related to skin and hair.
5 citations
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November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
April 2023 in “Acta Scientific Orthopaedics” The essay suggests hair loss might be caused by changes in skull bones.
Alopecia areata is reversible because hair follicles can regenerate due to stem cells.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” New treatments are being explored to slow or reverse hereditary hair loss.
Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
21 citations
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November 2017 in “Livestock science” Nellore cattle have genetic variations linked to their adaptation to tropical environments.