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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” 101 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase makes very few errors, crucial for preventing degenerative diseases.
December 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing CNOT3 syndrome.
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December 2015 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” Genetic screening can help diagnose and manage infertility in Slovenian couples.
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new classification for trichothiodystrophy helps identify genetic causes and potential treatments.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” Certain genetic variations in IL-16 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Canine Medicine and Genetics” The MLPH gene is not linked to seasonal hair loss in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs.
July 2023 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Certain gene variants can cause inherited hair diseases, which are important to diagnose and understand for patient care.
December 2022 in “Archives of Clinical Trials” Treating PCOS patients with HP HMG significantly raises the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, needing careful dose management.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining genetic and physical trait analysis improves diagnosis accuracy for monogenic diabetes.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
February 2026 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Berardinelli–Seip syndrome.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Connexin mutations can cause various diseases like hearing loss and skin disorders.
November 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the WNT10A gene cause Short Anagen Hair syndrome and increase the risk of male pattern hair loss.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” The NUDT15 R139C variant causes thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia through a different mechanism than previously thought in Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
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June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
29 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A specific RNA molecule blocks hair growth by affecting a protein related to hair loss conditions.
November 2005 in “PubMed” The hairless gene in Kunming mice is important for hair and skin, and shows genetic variations.
July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Botanical extracts and Minoxidil improved hair condition in a boy with a genetic disorder.
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July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.