research Association between genetically predicted leukocyte telomere length and non-scarring alopecia: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research A Founder Mutation in the POMC 5′-UTR Causes Proopiomelanocortin Deficiency Through Splicing-Mediated Decrease of mRNA
A specific genetic mutation causes POMC deficiency, leading to symptoms like weight gain and red hair.
research Gene that causes woolly hair revealed
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
research Premature termination of hair follicle morphogenesis and accelerated hair follicle cycling in Iasi congenital atrichia (fzica) mice points to fuzzy as a key element of hair cycle control
The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
research Recent advances in the genetics of alopecia areata
New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
research A Mutation in the Serum and Glucocorticoid-Inducible Kinase-Like Kinase (Sgkl) Gene is Associated with Defective Hair Growth in Mice
A mutation in the Sgkl gene causes defective hair growth in mice.
research Genotype Triad for HOTAIR rs10783618, LINC-ROR rs1942347, and MALAT1 rs3200401 as Molecular Markers in Systemic Lupus Erythematous
Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Genome-wide association study in alopecia areata implicates both innate and adaptive immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research Data from Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
research Complementary evolution of coding and noncoding sequence underlies mammalian hairlessness
Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
research Genome-wide association study identifies a new locus JMJD1C at 10q21 that may influence serum androgen levels in men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research RETRACTED: Thyroid Dysfunction and Alopecia Areata: A Genetic Prediction Causality Analysis Study
The study initially suggested a genetic link between thyroid issues and hair loss.
research Transcriptome analyses of reprogrammed feather / scale chimeric explants revealed co-expressed epithelial gene networks during organ specification
Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular diseases: a genetic correlation and Mendelian randomization study
People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases.
research Mitogen‐regulated protein/proliferin mRNA induction following single applications of tumor promoters to murine skin
mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
research Bioinformatic analysis of gene expression data reveals Src family protein tyrosine kinases as key players in androgenetic alopecia
Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
research Molecular mechanisms of Y chromosome loss and UTY gene activity
Loss of the Y chromosome and UTY gene activity increases cancer risk in men.
research GWASs Identify Genetic Loci Associated with Human Scalp Hair Whorl Direction
Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
research Transposon control as a checkpoint for tissue regeneration
Controlling transposable elements is crucial for successful tissue regeneration.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
research MYC Protooncogenes of Wool and Hair Growtha
MYC protooncogenes may be important for hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes
Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
research Genetic factors in the etiology of intervertebral disc herniation and protrusion
Genetic factors play a crucial role in the development of intervertebral disc herniation and protrusion.
research Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions and Nociplastic Pain
Nociplastic type pain, common in Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions, is a complex, heritable trait linked to 24 unique genetic factors and 127 genes, with potential shared mechanisms in cognitive, personality, and metabolic traits.
research Genetic Ablation of the CDP/Cux Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility
Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
research Genetic correlation by pedigree analysis in patients diagnosed with PCOS as per Rotterdam’s criteria
PCOS is likely inherited in families, increasing risk for first-degree relatives.
research Current awareness on comparative and functional genomics
research A distinct gene close to the hairless locus on chromosome 8p underlies hereditary Marie Unna type hypotrichosis in a German family
A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
research Exomic Sequencing of Immune-Related Genes Reveals Novel Candidate Variants Associated with Alopecia Universalis
HLA-DRB5 and other genes may be linked to alopecia universalis.
research Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.