17 citations
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A family had a genetic condition causing hair loss on the scalp, passed down through four generations.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
March 2026 in “Nature Communications” Genetic factors, skin barrier, immune function, and obesity influence risk of fungal skin infections.
July 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Different people show different symptoms for genetic diseases because of how sensitive their bodies are to small changes in important factors.
85 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Human Biology” The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” The ABCG2 gene variant increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol, especially in overweight or obese young Mexican males.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Two genes, ERBB4 and ROR1, may cause the unique pigmentation in Lanping black-boned sheep.
June 2025 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Infectious diseases News Opinions Training” Genetic differences affect COVID-19 severity and treatment effectiveness.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
September 2002 in “Fertility and sterility” Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
October 2022 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
December 2010 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain genes and X chromosome patterns may significantly contribute to the development of hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using quantitative traits in genetics can improve understanding and management of skin health and conditions.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Genetic risk factors for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can affect men too, not just women.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
234 citations
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.