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October 1982 in “The Journal of Pathology” Cyclosporin A is highly toxic to rats, causing severe health issues and death.
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” New compounds effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants were identified using a rapid testing method with human lung cells.
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Southwest University” The ND1 gene of the Asian black bear Sichuan subspecies is similar to other bear species.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
Tissue from dog stem cells helped grow hair in mice.
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February 2023 in “Biomolecules” Granzyme B is important in autoimmune skin diseases and could be a new treatment target.
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April 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” The enzyme from Bacillus cereus can be used in detergents and leather processing.
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August 2023 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The hydrogels are strong, self-healing, and good for 3D printing and delivering treatments.
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December 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” MAGP-1 decreases with age, leading to weaker, sagging skin.
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
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May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-derived exosomes offer better regenerative therapy but face challenges in isolation and regulation.
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Extracellular vesicles may help prevent and repair spine disc degeneration.
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” Cow placenta extract has strong antioxidant effects and can delay skin aging in mice.
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March 2017 in “Development” Estrogen is important for keeping adult mouse nipple skin healthy by controlling certain cell signals.