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January 2022 in “PloS one” Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dental Research” Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” Zfp462 deficiency in mice causes anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
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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.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
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