10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
94 citations
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
January 2015 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” IL-19 and IL-24 help cells respond to DNA damage and could be targeted for cancer and age-related disease treatments.
114 citations
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May 2001 in “Development” Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
130 citations
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January 2000 in “Nature biotechnology” Metabolic processes and key genes like FGF5, FGFR1, and RRAS significantly affect hair follicle growth in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
March 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The Agouti gene influences pigmentation and may have a developmental role in deer mice.
January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
39 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
62 citations
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
16 citations
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March 2021 in “EvoDevo” Different species use the same genes for tooth regeneration.
March 2026 in “Animal Models and Experimental Medicine” Gorab deficiency speeds up skin aging by disrupting protein regulation and reducing collagen.
September 2024 in “Genes” Genes affect pig hair patterns, aiding better breeding.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Low-penetration genes might help personalize colorectal cancer prevention.
January 2010 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes influence cashmere growth cycles, aiding goat breeding.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating autoimmune skin diseases.
October 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Genetic manipulations that extend lifespan in mice may not work as effectively in humans.
46 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Genomics” Identifying specific genes helps improve goat breeding for better traits like growth and milk production.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Differences in cashmere quality between goat breeds are linked to specific genes affecting hair follicle development.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Folia biologica” The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
68 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
245 citations
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.