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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2021 in “Turkish Journal Of Neurology” Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing and managing cerebral arteriopathy.
December 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” Presurgical models can effectively and affordably screen cancer prevention agents.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
March 2025 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” A specific genetic trait in tumor cells is linked to longer survival without disease in certain lymphoma patients.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Rare genetic variants in 125 genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Genetic differences in hair loss can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Two key genetic areas linked to male-pattern baldness were identified.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
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May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Forensic DNA phenotyping can predict physical traits from DNA but faces challenges in knowledge and ethics.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
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PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.