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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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November 2001 in “Urology” The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride treatment should be personalized to individual mental profiles.
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January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.
Finding functions for unknown GPCRs is hard but key for making new drugs.
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April 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic variations can make people more likely to experience hair loss and low white blood cell count from azathioprine.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” NIPT can help detect potential maternal cancer, and GIPXplore can identify immune diseases in pregnancies.
Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
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SLC24A5 shows a clear selective sweep, but no link to UV radiation intensity.
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
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October 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Men may be more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 due to genetic and hormonal factors, but more research is needed.