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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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January 2011 Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
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February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
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December 2018 in “Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” The journal covers diverse plant science research and is now published online quarterly.
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April 2025 in “Nature Communications” GIANT improves brain imaging by using genetics to better map brain regions.
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
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December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” L-cysteine and ultrasound successfully improved rabbit hair fibers for industrial use.
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” RNAi-based biopesticides could be safe and effective for pest control with careful development and risk assessment.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinology” The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Male-pattern baldness is weakly linked to some heart disease risk factors but not a strong indicator for heart disease.
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November 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that transplantology has evolved with improved techniques and materials, making transplants more successful and expanding the types of transplants possible.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Gerontology” Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
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May 2019 in “Veterinarski arhiv” The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.