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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNAs are crucial for skin development and health.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Certain RNAs may help diagnose alopecia areata by affecting keratin genes.
Different wool coat types in goats are linked to specific gene expressions, which could improve cashmere quality.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.
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May 2020 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” Scientists made a sensor that can detect a specific type of RNA related to androgen receptors quickly and accurately.
January 2025 in “Repository of Digital Objects for Teaching Research and Culture (University of Valencia)” Non-coding RNAs may be key in diagnosing and treating rare skin disorders.
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scientists identified and cloned specific keratin proteins in mouse hair.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key RNAs and genes linked to cashmere shedding in goats were identified.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
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April 2019 in “Genes” lncRNA XLOC_008679 and gene KRT35 affect cashmere fineness in goats.
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain miRNAs may play a role in sheep hair follicle development, which could help improve wool production.
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
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October 2023 in “Cancer Reports” Mitochondrial features can predict colorectal cancer outcomes and improve immunotherapy.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” LncRNAs play a crucial role in muscle regulation and could help develop treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
22 citations
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July 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Certain miRNAs and genes influence wave patterns in Hu sheep hair follicles.
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June 2017 in “Methods” Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting the role of microRNAs and identifying key genes and pathways involved.
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” New lipid/fiber microplexes improve mRNA therapy for degenerative diseases by enhancing cell function and treatment effectiveness.
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March 2023 in “PloS one” Different amounts of daylight affect cashmere growth in goats by changing the activity of certain genes and molecules.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” RNA modifications help heal wounds and could lead to new treatments.
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
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September 2022 in “Animal biotechnology” lncRNA MTC affects protein levels in goat skin cells, impacting hair growth.