2 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new test helps find drugs to treat head and neck cancer by targeting c-Rel.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
10 citations
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” Bruce Ames's work has greatly influenced research on genetics, aging, and health, inspiring ongoing studies on mitochondria and longevity.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Mosaic Klinefelter syndrome can affect male fertility and may be missed in routine tests.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
November 2022 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The Yorkshire terrier has a genetic hair loss condition not improved by treatment.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata involves complex immune and genetic factors, with potential treatment targets identified, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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January 2021 in “American Journal of Case Reports” A 13-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition survived a heart attack and improved with treatment.
October 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss due to genetics and hormones, manageable with early treatment.
February 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss caused by genetics and hormones.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
147 citations
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January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
May 2023 in “Sučasna pedìatrìâ. Ukraïna” An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.