A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell growth and differentiation in mice.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain genes influence immunoglobulin levels in Chinese Holstein cows, which can improve calf health.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Selective breeding can enhance immunity in dairy cattle.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin increases melanocytes and decreases Schwann cells.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
The study found genetic variations in sheep linked to traits like milk production, growth, and health.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” NKG2D gene polymorphism doesn't affect SLE risk but may influence symptoms like rash and hair loss.
December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The summit aimed to speed up finding treatments for alopecia areata.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
SLC24A5 shows a clear selective sweep, but no link to UV radiation intensity.
February 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
January 2017 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal” There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome in South Indian women.
August 2015 in “International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology” Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.
April 2015 in “Andrology” HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.