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900-930 / 1000+ results research Testing the impact of trait prevalence priors in Bayesian-based genetic prediction modeling of human appearance traits
Using trait prevalence priors in genetic prediction models for appearance traits is currently impractical due to limited knowledge and potential accuracy issues.
research Worldwide diversity of hair curliness: a new method of assessment
A new method accurately classifies hair types, showing global hair diversity.
research Variations in the optical scattering properties of skin in murine animal models
Male mice have thicker skin, causing more light scattering than females.
research Distinguishing Mouse Strains by Proteomic Analysis of Pelage Hair
Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
research Genetic Differences between Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Korean Population
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
research Mind the Gap: Sex Bias in Basic Skin Research
The document concludes that there is a significant lack of reporting on the sex and age of cells in skin research, which could affect clinical trials and treatments.
research Quality of obstetric care provided for Asian immigrants in Leicestershire.
Asian immigrant mothers in Leicestershire need better obstetric care to reduce higher perinatal mortality risks.
research Genetic Basis of Pigmentation and Its Disorders
Understanding genes can help diagnose and treat skin color disorders.
research Hair care practices and scalp/hair disease in African American girls
Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.
research Phenotyping mice with skin, hair, or nail abnormalities: A systematic approach and methodologies from simple to complex
Understanding genetic variations in mice is crucial for studying skin, hair, or nail abnormalities.
research Hair Protein Polymorphism and Its Application to Forensic Science Hair Comparison.
Hair protein differences help identify species and individuals in forensic science.
research Longer TA repeat but not V89L polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 gene may confer acne risk in the Chinese population
Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
research BJD Editor's Choice
Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research Peculiarities and sex differences of skinfold thickness in ukrainian men and women with urticaria
Urticaria patients have different skinfold thickness patterns compared to healthy individuals, with some variations between men and women.
research Di-Genic Inheritance in Genodermatoses: Insights from Two Consanguineous Cases in a Reference Lebanese Center within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
research The first broad replication study of SNPs and a pilot genome‐wide association study for androgenetic alopecia in Asian populations
Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
research Validating Hair Diameter Diversity in Androgenetic Alopecia via Hair Diameter Distribution Analysis
Hair diameter diversity helps assess hair loss, but its standard measure varies by individual and ethnicity.
research Clinical Snippets
Apoptosis may play a role in feather and hair development, SF-36 is better for mental health in skin patients, a psoriasis gene is found in Caucasians, eosinophils might not be crucial for some skin allergies, and changes in atopic dermatitis could increase skin sensitivity.
research A Genome-Wide Association Study and Machine-Learning Algorithm Analysis on the Prediction of Facial Phenotypes by Genotypes in Korean Women
The model accurately predicts skin conditions in Korean women using genetic information, aiding personalized skincare.
research Evaluation of the predictive capacity of DNA variants associated with straight hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
research A Comprehensive Review of GWASs of Human Hair Traits
Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
research A study of phenotypic correlation with the genotypic status of HTM regions of KRTHB6 and KRTHB1 genes in monilethrix families of Indian origin
A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
research Splenic eumelanin differs from hair eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice.
Splenic eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice is different from hair eumelanin.
research Predicting Physical Appearance from Low Template: State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Machine learning improves DNA predictions for eye and hair color, but challenges remain for skin tone and facial features.
research Divergent neuroactive steroid responses to stress and ethanol in rat and mouse strains: relevance for human studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Minority hair tax: pricing bias in haircare products
Coily/curly hair products cost more than straight hair products, highlighting a need for fair pricing.
research Comparative genome analyses reveal the unique genetic composition and selection signals underlying the phenotypic characteristics of three Chinese domestic goat breeds
Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
research Recent positive selection of a human androgen receptor/ectodysplasin A2 receptor haplotype and its relationship to male pattern baldness
A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
research Lack of concordance and linkage disequilibrium among brothers for androgenetic alopecia and CAG/GGC haplotypes of the androgen receptor gene in Mexican families
No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.