July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a detailed map of gene activity in different parts of human hair follicles.
215 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The system allows precise control of gene expression in mouse skin, useful for studying skin biology.
17 citations
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September 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
89 citations
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
7 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
37 citations
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August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Hair greying is mainly influenced by age, with genetics playing a smaller role.
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October 2022 in “Molecular therapy” The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
14 citations
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June 2012 in “Stem Cells” TACE/ADAM17 is essential for maintaining healthy hair and hair follicle stem cells.
35 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
January 2013 in “edoc (University of Basel)” TRF1 is crucial for creating and maintaining stem cells and marks both pluripotent and adult stem cells.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Washing permed hair after using thioglycolic acid helps reform strong bonds, making hair stronger.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
11 citations
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Different genes affect hair length in yaks.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The report expanded knowledge of MBTPS1-related disorders by identifying new symptoms.
79 citations
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The K5 promoter controls gene expression in skin cells, with specific DNA segments crucial for targeting and regulation.
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
42 citations
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January 2014 in “BMC Genomics” Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
February 1989 in “PubMed” A genetic hair protein variant is more common in Japanese people and is inherited.
February 2026 in “Applied Biosciences” The study found potential new DNA patterns in fertility genes, but further testing is needed.
Deleting the MAD2L1 gene in mice led to rapid tumor growth despite chromosomal instability.
19 citations
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August 2022 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The model accurately predicts age from saliva and buccal cells for forensic use.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Non-coding RNA Research” DNA methylation of miR-365-1 causes hair follicle stem cell death by affecting DAP3.
7 citations
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October 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” These methods help understand DNA changes in mouse skin.
January 2008 in “Vestnik Tomskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta Filologiya” Overexpressing the Tβ4 gene in goats can increase cashmere production.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The early genes of a specific virus can cause abnormal skin cell growth and hair follicle changes.
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January 2025 in “medRxiv” Trichotillomania may have a genetic link to psychiatric disorders.