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January 2022 in “Clinical Immunology” Females are more prone to lupus and arthritis due to X chromosome factors.
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The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” LncRNAs play a crucial role in muscle regulation and could help develop treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study identified key genes and pathways linked to hair disorders, aiding precision medicine.
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February 2021 in “Plant journal” OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CXXC5 is a protein that controls cell growth and healing processes, and changes in its activity can lead to diseases like cancer and hair loss.
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January 2011 in “生物医学研究杂志:英文版” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
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May 2021 in “Animal Genetics” The CORIN gene variant causes the golden color in Siberian cats.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” RSPO1 could help create new diabetes treatments by increasing pancreatic β cells.