1 citations
,
October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
25 citations
,
April 2017 in “PloS one” Certain genetic variations in the FST gene are linked to better wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep.
10 citations
,
November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
8 citations
,
May 2025 in “Biomolecules” Forensic genetics can now predict physical traits and lifestyle habits, with future advancements expected from new technologies.
37 citations
,
August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Hair greying is mainly influenced by age, with genetics playing a smaller role.
25 citations
,
April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
15 citations
,
January 2023 in “Antioxidants” Oxidative stress plays a significant role in alopecia areata, and new treatments may include JAK inhibitors and antioxidants.
1 citations
,
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Tibetan sheep have specific genes for high-altitude adaptation and wool traits, aiding breeding strategies.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
24 citations
,
October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
8 citations
,
December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
30 citations
,
November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
37 citations
,
August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
6 citations
,
March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain genetic variations in IGF2BP2 and IGFBP3 are linked to a higher risk of PCOS.
6 citations
,
October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
4 citations
,
July 2025 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Combining skeletal and molecular anthropology improves identifying human remains.
4 citations
,
July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
4 citations
,
June 2024 in “Heliyon” Type 1 diabetes may cause certain autoimmune diseases in Europeans.
3 citations
,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes are linked to the quality of cashmere in goats.
1 citations
,
November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
1 citations
,
October 2025 in “Micromachines” Portable point-of-care testing can improve quick and accurate genetic disorder detection.
1 citations
,
August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
January 2026 in “Therapeutics” SCUBE3 is a potential target for cancer and alopecia treatment but is challenging to target due to its varied roles.
January 2026 in “Biology” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by multiple genes and pathways, with genetic risk varying by population, and personalized treatments are being explored.
September 2025 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” Two genetic variations in Moa buffalo help them adapt to heat.
August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genes contribute to stronger hooves in barefoot racing horses.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.