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The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
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