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November 2025 in “Aging Cell” EDA2R is a key gene linked to ageing and diseases, and targeting it may help treat conditions like hair loss and chronic diseases.
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June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The study found key long non-coding RNAs involved in yak hair growth cycles.
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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.
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats, influencing mohair quality.
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” lncRNAs significantly influence koi carp skin color.
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September 2021 in “Cureus” The rs1128977 gene variant may affect cholesterol and body measurements.
Wnt10b promotes hair growth, while SFRP2 inhibits it in Wanxi Angora rabbits.
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” Removing the ROBO4 gene in mice reduces skin inflammation and hair loss by affecting certain inflammation pathways and gene expression.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
January 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Gamma-ray exposure improves genome editing efficiency in mice using the i-GONAD method.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Nerve growth factor helps cashmere goat hair cells grow by activating a specific protein.
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October 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs play a key role in yak hair growth cycles.
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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
October 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” Recent advances show zebrafish can model anemia, Alx4 affects craniofacial and hair development, and mTORC1 is crucial for retinal development.