March 2021 in “AACE clinical case reports” A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Certain gene variations are found in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
11 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
August 2020 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
36 citations
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Certain genetic markers on the Y-chromosome may influence prostate cancer risk in Iraqi males.
3 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research/Journal of biomedical research” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
27 citations
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January 2000 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the Whn gene affect hair keratin gene expression differently.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
26 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
September 2025 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” Two genetic variations in Moa buffalo help them adapt to heat.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “American Journal of Case Reports” A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
43 citations
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some people with schwannomatosis have a new type of mutation in the LZTR1 gene.
15 citations
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January 1991 in “Mammalian Genome” 66 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
15 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.