The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
January 2013 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” Researchers cloned a gene from Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, finding it very similar to other sheep and somewhat similar to goats, humans, and rabbits.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” January 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new microneedle patch helps treat hair loss by improving drug delivery to hair follicles.
Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
July 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Fractional microneedle radiofrequency is a safe and effective skin treatment with minimal serious side effects.
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August 1995 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
A person with a new mutation in the SCN1A gene developed brain inflammation after COVID-19.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
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October 2021 in “Cancer Communications” RC48 shows promise for treating certain advanced cancers, but more research is needed.
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March 2009 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.
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January 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Using PDRN injections and RF treatments improved revision nose surgery results without major side effects.
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February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
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December 2024 in “Iraqi Journal of Laser” A new low-cost method can accurately detect PCOS early by measuring free testosterone levels.
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September 2016 in “World Rabbit Science” High wool density in Rex rabbits is linked to specific gene activity affecting hair follicle development.