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August 2018 in “The FASEB journal” Rabbits lacking the Hoxc13 gene show similar hair and skin issues to humans with ECTD-9, making them good for research on this condition.
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January 2019 in “Aging” Lack of functional CYLD in mice leads to early aging and cancer.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
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January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.