research Determining Cortisol in Animal Hair as a Marker of Chronic Stress
Hair cortisol can indicate animal stress but varies with many factors.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research RNA-seq analysis identifies key genes enhancing hoof strength to withstand barefoot racing in Standardbred trotters
Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.
research Genetic architecture of thermotolerance traits in beef cattle: a novel integration of SNP and breed-of-origin effects
Combining genetic models helps improve heat tolerance in beef cattle.
research A comprehensive genome-wide analysis for signatures of selection in goat (genus Capra) revealed new candidate genes for environmental adaptation and productive traits
Goat genes show adaptation to environments and traits like body development, with differences among cashmere, feral, and milk-producing goats.
research Novel Insights to Assess Climate Resilience in Goats Using a Holistic Approach of Skin-Based Advanced NGS Technologies
Heat stress changes goats' skin and hair at the microscopic level and affects their genes and skin bacteria.
research Is it getting in the hair? – Cortisol concentrations in native, regrown and segmented hairs of cattle and pigs after repeated ACTH administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
research A Profuse Pipeline of Promising Options
The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
research RETRACTED: Ascertaining the Influence of Lacto-Fermentation on Changes in Bovine Colostrum Amino and Fatty Acid Profiles
Lacto-fermentation changes amino acid profiles in bovine colostrum, but results are inconsistent.
research Goat Genomic Resources: The Search for Genes Associated with Its Economic Traits
Identifying specific genes helps improve goat breeding for better traits like growth and milk production.
research Single-Cell Sequencing Technology in Ruminant Livestock: Challenges and Opportunities
Single-cell sequencing can improve livestock health and productivity but faces challenges in precise cell analysis.
research New frontiers in human hair follicle (neuro‐)endocrinology
Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
research Structural and epistatic regulatory variants cause hallmark white spotting in cattle
Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research Effects of maintaining solstice light and temperature on reproductive activity, coat growth, plasma prolactin and melatonin in goats
Goat reproductive activity and coat growth are affected by light and temperature, with temperature altering prolactin levels and hair growth, but not melatonin or estrus onset.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) stimulates the proliferation of epithelial cells of the epidermo-pilosebaceous unit
RANK-RANKL signaling is essential for hair growth and skin health.
research Small Molecule Inhibitors and Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Genome-based analysis of the genetic pattern of black sheep in Qira sheep
Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
research Genome scan for signatures of adaptive evolution in wild African goat (capra nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research Towards the validation of endogenous steroid testing in wildlife hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
research Genome-wide association study for cashmere traits in Inner Mongolia cashmere goat population reveals new candidate genes and haplotypes
New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
research Effects of the prenatal and postnatal nurturing environment on the phenotype and gut microbiota of mice with polycystic ovary syndrome induced by prenatal androgen exposure: a cross-fostering study
Prenatal and postnatal environments both affect PCOS development and gut microbiota in mice.
research Calcineurin/Nfatc1 signaling links skin stem cell quiescence to hormonal signaling during pregnancy and lactation
Hormones during pregnancy and lactation keep skin stem cells inactive, preventing hair growth.
research Zinc concentrations in breast milk samples obtained from Palestinian lactating women: A cross-sectional study of signs of deficiency and dietary consumption of zinc sources
Lactating women need education on maintaining adequate zinc levels.
research New changes in pregnancy and lactation labelling: Review of dermatologic drugs
The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
research Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation
Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
research Effect of melatonin administration to lactating cashmere goats on milk production of dams and on hair follicle development in their offspring
Melatonin increases cashmere quality in goats but reduces their milk production and doesn't affect their offspring's hair growth.
research Post-natal development of rats` offspring treated with the ethanol extract of Neem leaves (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) during pregnancy and lactation
Neem extract is safe for pregnant or lactating rats at tested doses.
research Prevalence and severity of alopecia lesions on gray bats, Myotis grisescens, peaks during lactation
Alopecia in gray bats is most common and severe during lactation, likely due to stress and nutrition.