July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Six key genes can predict bladder cancer outcomes and may serve as prognostic biomarkers.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Dorper sheep's wool shedding is linked to specific genes and pathways, which may help understand human hair growth.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms and genetic differences within families.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The endocannabinoid system affects oil production and inflammation in skin cells.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency disrupts hair growth and cycle, but zinc supplements can fix this.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain microRNAs are important for human hair growth and health.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
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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.
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February 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” A circular RNA helps cashmere goat hair cells become hair follicles by blocking a molecule to boost a gene important for hair growth.
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” Understanding how mesenchymal stem cells stay undifferentiated can improve their use in treating diseases.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
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August 2011 in “Cancer research” Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.