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A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.

Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.

Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.

The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.

Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.

A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.

Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.

A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.

A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.

61 functional keratin genes were identified in dogs and horses, leading to updated gene annotations.

The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.

The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.

The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.

Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.

A rare genetic mutation caused severe symptoms in a 6-year-old girl with mandibuloacral dysplasia type A.

Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.

A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.

Noggin gene inactivation causes skeletal defects in mice, varying by genetic background.

A severe form of Netherton syndrome caused by a specific gene mutation led to neonatal deaths in a family.

Balding men value hair restoration highly, willing to pay over $5,000 for a slight improvement.

Skin-derived precursors in hair follicles come from different origins but function similarly.

Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.

KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.

A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.

Psoriasis patients' immune response to a hair protein depends on their specific gene type.

Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.

The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.

Certain immune system genes are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, while others may offer protection.