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June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The DNMT3B -579G>T polymorphism may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
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