A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
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January 1998 in “PubMed” Sun exposure and genetics increase skin cancer risk from precancerous lesions.
January 1999 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks” Metallothionein likely helps in cell growth and development in wool follicles of fetal sheep.
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March 2024 in “Non-coding RNA Research” DNA methylation of miR-365-1 causes hair follicle stem cell death by affecting DAP3.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Different gene mutations cause different types of ichthyosis, with some new mutations found.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” Genetic variations contribute to over 10% of recurrent early pregnancy loss cases.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
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June 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
March 2024 in “Cytologia” LncRNA MTC boosts growth of goat skin cells, improving cashmere quality.
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
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September 1997 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2018 in “Animal Genetics” A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.
January 2017 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
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August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Hair greying is mainly influenced by age, with genetics playing a smaller role.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
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October 2016 in “Bone” A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
December 2012 in “Expert review of dermatology” New findings suggest the protein linked to Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is important in cell signaling and could affect treatment understanding.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deep phenotyping helps distinguish between xeroderma pigmentosum and trichothiodystrophy, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome in South Indian women.
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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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