research Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals
Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Utility of fur as a biomarker for persistent organic pollutants in Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus)
Australian fur seals' fur shows high levels of pollutants, which may be linked to hair loss in young female seals.
research Guadalupe fur seal alopecia: a metabolic syndrome associated to climatic anomalies?
Climate-related nutritional stress may cause hair loss in juvenile male Guadalupe fur seals.
research Isolation and molecular characterization of Malassezia pachydermatis from a cutaneous lesion in a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.
research Adaptations in the structure and innervation of follicle‐sinus complexes to an aquatic environment as seen in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
research Characterization and causal investigations of an alopecia syndrome in Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus)
Young female Australian fur seals are losing hair due to low tyrosine and zinc levels and high pollution exposure.
research Diversity of vibrissal follicle anatomy in cetaceans
Different whale and dolphin species have unique whisker follicle structures, suggesting they might use their whiskers in various ways.
research Insights into anthropogenic threats and early mortality in the Guadalupe fur seal from a plausible mixed colony on the San Benito Archipelago, Mexico
Guadalupe fur seals at San Benito Archipelago face high mortality and health issues due to pollution and marine debris.
research Piebaldism in tree shrews
research Cellular and Metabolic Basis for the Ichthyotic Phenotype in NIPAL4 (Ichthyin)–Deficient Canines
Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
research Innervation Patterns of Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Vibrissal Sensory Systems
Harp seals have different innervation patterns in their whiskers, with lateral whiskers having more axons than medial ones.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage
Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
research Demodex zalophi sp. nov. (Acari : Demodicidae) from Zalophus californianus, the California sea lion.
A new mite species was found in California sea lions, causing skin issues.
research Pododermatitis in farmed mink in Canada
Pododermatitis in farmed mink is likely caused by an unknown infectious agent with secondary bacterial infection.
research Genomic and anatomical comparisons of skin support independent adaptation to life in water by cetaceans and hippos
research Diseases that Affect the Pinna
The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
research Diagnóstico de pénfigo foliáceo en un Pinscher. Reporte de un caso
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
research remarks on the evolution of the integumental scale armour
Pangolin scales evolved for protection, hardening with age, due to keratin gene diversification.
research NIPAL4 deletion identified in an American Bully with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and response to topical therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis due to PNPLA 1 mutation in a golden retriever–poodle cross‐bred dog and the effect of topical therapy
Long-term oral and topical treatments improved skin condition in a goldendoodle with a genetic disorder.
research De Novo Regeneration of Rete Ridges during Cetacean skin wound healing
Fraser's Dolphin can heal skin wounds with minimal scarring, unlike humans.
research 잔점박이 물법의 피부병 1례
A harbor seal's skin disease was cured after 8 months of treatment.
research An ear for an ear, but only if you are a deomyinid
Only Deomyinae rodents can regenerate complex tissues.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research Poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii co-infection in a free-ranging Paraguayan hairy dwarf porcupine (Coendou spinosus), Brazil
Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
research Analysis of the FGF gene family provides insights into aquatic adaptation in cetaceans
Whale genes show changes that help them live in water, like less hair and better flippers.
research Skin of the Baikal seal (<i>Pusa sibirica</i>, Phocidae): norm and pathology
Baikal seals' skin shows normal adaptations and potential pathologies possibly linked to climate change and a viral pathogen.
research Hormonal Organization of Sex Differences in Play Fighting and Spatial Behavior
Gonadal hormones may influence sex differences in play fighting in animals, but their effect on human spatial behavior is unclear and needs more research.
research Monitoring spatially resolved trace elements in polar bear hair using single spot laser ablation ICP-MS
Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.