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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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The scant hair in snthr-1Bao mice is likely caused by a deletion affecting the Plcd1 gene.
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A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
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