research Genetics of Wool and Cashmere Fibre: Progress, Challenges, and Future Research
More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Expansion of Hair Follicle Stem Cells Sticking to Isolated Sebaceous Glands to Generate in Vivo Epidermal Structures
Sebaceous glands can help harvest hair follicle stem cells to regenerate skin and hair.
research RNA-Seq Reveals the Roles of Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in Cashmere Fiber Production Performance of Cashmere Goats in China
lncRNAs influence cashmere fiber traits like diameter and color in goats.
research In Vitro Biological Activity and In Vivo Human Study of Porcine-Placenta-Extract-Loaded Nanovesicle Formulations for Skin and Hair Rejuvenation
Porcine placenta extract may improve hair growth and skin health.
research Roles of steroid receptors in the lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research Sustained Postnatal Skin Regeneration Upon Prenatal Application of Functionalized Collagen Scaffolds
Functionalized collagen scaffolds applied prenatally greatly improve skin regeneration.
research Cathelicidins: Opportunities and Challenges in Skin Therapeutics and Clinical Translation
Cathelicidins could treat skin issues but face challenges like safety and resistance.
research Ectopic expression of FGF5s induces wool growth in Chinese merino sheep
Overexpression of FGF5s makes Chinese Merino sheep grow longer and heavier wool.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
research Hyperandrogenism in PCOS
In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.
research Head and Neck 3D Bioprinting—A Review on Recent Advancements in Soft Tissue 3D Bioprinting and Medical Applications
3D bioprinting offers new ways to treat head and neck defects with bioinks that mimic natural tissues.
research Proteomic Analysis of Crimped and Straight Wool in Chinese Tan Sheep
Crimped wool has proteins linked to crimp formation, while straight wool has proteins linked to fiber fineness, which can improve wool quality and value.
research Prolactin: A Mammalian Stress Hormone and Its Role in Cutaneous Pathophysiology
Prolactin affects skin health and may lead to new treatments for skin and hair issues.
research Bioarchitectural Design of Bioactive Biopolymers: Structure–Function Paradigm for Diabetic Wound Healing
Bioactive biopolymers can improve diabetic wound healing by enhancing tissue regeneration.
research Pharmacological Activity of Cepharanthine
Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
research Immunological and Metabolic Causes of Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
research Hair for brain trade-off, a metabolic bypass for encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
research Functionalised-biomatrix for wound healing and cutaneous regeneration: future impactful medical products in clinical translation and precision medicine
The document concludes that more research is needed on making and understanding biomaterial scaffolds for wound healing.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research A comprehensive genome-wide analysis for signatures of selection in goat (genus Capra) revealed new candidate genes for environmental adaptation and productive traits
Goat genes show adaptation to environments and traits like body development, with differences among cashmere, feral, and milk-producing goats.
research Genome-Wide Association Study for Body Conformation Traits in Kazakh Fat-Tailed Coarse-Wool Sheep
Genetic markers linked to sheep body traits were identified, aiding future breeding.
research Machine learning driven multi-omics analysis of the genetic mechanisms behind the double-coat fleece formation in Hetian sheep
Key genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR are linked to Hetian sheep's double-coat fleece.
research Goat hair as a bioindicator of environmental contaminants and adrenal activation during vertical transhumance
Goat hair shows changes in metal levels and stress when goats move from indoors to mountain pastures.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in the Capra hircus and Association of Its Variation with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research The genetics of autism and steroid-related traits in prenatal and postnatal life
Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Multiple Consequences of Obesity
Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
research Use of the drug Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) in treatment of defuse telogenous alopecia
Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.
research Comparative histomorphometric and transcriptomic analysis reveals potential genetic determinants of pelage variation between hairy and coarse-woolly sheep
Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
research Two-Stage Machine Learning-Based GWAS for Wool Traits in Central Anatolian Merino Sheep
Machine learning can effectively identify genes to improve wool quality in sheep.
research Integrating proteomics revealed the key targets for molecular breeding of fine cashmere traits in cashmere goats
Key proteins affecting cashmere fiber quality were identified for better breeding.