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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different harmful mutations in the CDH3 gene cause HJMD, but symptoms vary among individuals.
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The fer-ts mutation in plants prevents root hair growth at high temperatures.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
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Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
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Lhx2 helps retinal cells respond to signals for eye development.
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