August 2015 in “International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology” Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.
September 2024 in “Medicina” Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
93 citations
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September 2014 in “Diabetes” Lack of 5α-Reductase type 1 can lead to insulin resistance and liver problems.
30 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
7 citations
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Genetics” Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
17 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New therapies and trials are needed for Merkel cell carcinoma, a tough skin cancer.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
222 citations
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August 2014 in “Cell Metabolism” Mitochondrial Complex I reduces inflammation and increases bone breakdown by affecting certain immune cells.
127 citations
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July 2002 in “EMBO journal” Normal skin cell renewal doesn't need RAR signaling, but vitamin A-related skin thickening does.
1 citations
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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.
13 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and eye problems in young people.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
10 citations
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Vitamin D receptor FokI gene variation is not linked to alopecia areata.
57 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
May 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia can be caused by multicentric reticulohistiocytosis.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Veterinary sciences” Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” CD271 is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
15 citations
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October 1999 in “PubMed” Understanding genes and mutations can lead to new treatments for hair loss disorders.
303 citations
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October 2000 in “Nature” RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
28 citations
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November 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.