January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new type of hereditary hair loss in a Chinese family is linked to chromosome 2p25.1–2p23.2.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
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May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
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September 2024 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” RALF22 is essential for root hair growth in response to fungal emissions in Arabidopsis.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
February 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” RNase L hinders hair growth by altering immune signals.
August 2020 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 may aid in wound healing and hair growth.
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August 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs affect feather growth in chickens in ways that don't follow traditional genetic rules.
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February 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” RD26 controls root hair growth during drought by repressing key genes, helping plants save energy.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.