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November 2017 in “PubMed” Your genes, especially IL-1a, can predict how well a hair growth treatment with platelet rich plasma will work for you.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” MED23 and GNAQ genes are crucial for chicken feather color.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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December 2013 in “Immunological Investigations” The SNP rs6457452 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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October 2025 in “Micromachines” Portable point-of-care testing can improve quick and accurate genetic disorder detection.
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August 2006 in “PubMed” A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Genetic variations may affect how well finasteride works for BPH patients.
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
January 2019 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” The Cyp11a1 gene variation has a weak link to PCOS, but higher di-hydro-testosterone levels are found in PCOS patients.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Key genes affect cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats.
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” 37 citations
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August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Hair greying is mainly influenced by age, with genetics playing a smaller role.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” New genetic variants linked to inherited ichthyoses were identified, offering insights for potential gene therapy.
SLC24A5 shows a clear selective sweep, but no link to UV radiation intensity.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research” Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.