February 2024 in “Plant Cell Reports” AtVPS29 is essential for proper plant growth by regulating gibberellin signaling.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Replacing defective mesenchymal cells with normal ones fixes thymic growth issues in 22q11.2DS mouse models.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
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June 2022 in “JCRPE” Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
8 citations
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July 2015 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A complex X chromosome rearrangement can increase the risk of multiple autoimmune diseases.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
October 2017 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The prolactin gene polymorphism doesn't affect cashmere quality in these goats.
77 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
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October 2025 in “Cancer” PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
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February 1982 in “Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis” A new method can detect mutations in mice by observing changes in hair follicle cells.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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November 2005 in “Forensic Science International” BioPlex-11 improves DNA profiling from telogen hair roots in forensic work.
35 citations
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September 2012 in “PloS one” Two distinct pathways direct proteins to vacuoles in Arabidopsis, affecting root hair growth and protein targeting.
9 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” The genetic variation in the KAP13-3 gene may affect cashmere fiber traits in Liaoning goats.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition caused by a virus, treatable with antiviral medication.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” TRASER effectively targets blood vessels and hair follicles for potential use in vascular and hair removal treatments.
September 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Three genes linked to the development of trichilemmal cysts were found.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” BLMP-1 is important for regular molting and gene expression cycles in worms.
3 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Applying a tretinoin cream can remove hair plugs and treat trichostasis spinulosa.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
8 citations
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March 2015 in “International Journal of Oncology” Tsc2-deficient stem cells can help understand and treat TSC-related tumors.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” AR-27 E-Chol siRNA can effectively regrow hair by reducing androgen receptor gene activity.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Parsa Mohebi created a new tool to improve hair transplant efficiency and reduce follicle damage.
277 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.