December 2025 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Hair follicles can be used to study gene expression and understand conditions like COPD.
SNP rs2479106 in the DENND1A gene may increase PCOS risk in Saudi Arabian females.
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
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March 2025 in “Environmental Monitoring and Assessment” Faecal pollution significantly contributes to antimicrobial resistance in water, needing better wastewater management and research.
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” A machine learning model can predict alopecia areata early using specific gene markers.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
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June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
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January 2017 in “Intestinal Research” Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
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February 2019 in “Genomics” Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Modifying certain signals in the body can help wounds heal without scars and regrow hair.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
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May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
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January 2023 in “Burns and trauma” Tiny particles from 3D-grown skin cells speed up wound healing by promoting blood vessel growth.
November 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Targeting Keratin 17 may help overcome cancer therapy resistance.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.