July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain gene combinations improve cashmere quality and production in Liaoning goats.
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.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Cashmere quality differences between goat breeds are linked to specific genes and pathways.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The study maps goat hair follicle cells, revealing key genes and pathways involved in hair growth and cell death.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
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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.
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
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April 2000 in “Mammalian Genome” A new mutation in mice causes crooked whiskers and messy hair.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” Colorectal cancer uses wound-healing processes to spread, suggesting new treatment targets.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Noncoding dsRNA helps produce exosomes that aid in skin regeneration.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
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October 2022 in “PloS one” Scientists have developed a method to keep chicken feather follicles alive and structurally intact in a lab for up to a week.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
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June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ovine hair follicle stem cells can regenerate haired skin and may improve wool production.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DermaCult™ Keratinocyte Expansion Medium allows human skin cells to grow longer while keeping their ability to develop properly.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The research improved understanding of yak hair growth to help use yak wool better.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
17 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
January 2020 in “Työväentutkimus Vuosikirja” Corneal health relies on cell migration and cooperation with the lacrimal gland, not Bmi1+ cells, and Eda gene mutations can cause dry eye disease.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
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April 2024 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” The study identifies four distinct zones in the fetal vaginal epithelium, enhancing understanding for potential applications in women's health.
January 2023 in “European journal of gynaecological oncology” KRT17 may be a new target for endometrial cancer treatment because it helps cancer cells move and form new blood vessels.