June 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
January 2012 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” Hair and nails contain stable RNA, useful for personalized medicine and screening.
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August 2024 in “Molecular Biology Reports” LncRNA018392 helps goat skin cells grow by increasing CSF1R.
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September 2021 in “BMC Biology” Key genes and factors crucial for hair follicle development and wool traits in Merino sheep were identified.
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March 2020 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Mouse spermatogenesis shows that stem cells can behave flexibly and move widely in open environments.
November 2025 in “Figshare” SQSTM1 is linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
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January 1972 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” October 2020 in “Stem cells” The document concludes that DNA methylation and the mTOR pathway are important for stem cell function and could impact disease treatment.
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March 2014 in “EMBO Reports” Protein ubiquitylation is crucial for controlling stem cell functions and could be targeted for cancer treatment.
May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” FOXN1 is crucial for thymus development and immune response in Xenopus laevis.
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November 2023 in “Science Immunology” Super-enhancers control CD25 expression in specific cell types, affecting immune function.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dental Research” Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Rose stem cell nanoparticles improve skin quality by boosting collagen, aiding cell movement, reducing melanin, and lowering inflammation.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
A comprehensive human skin cell atlas was created to better understand skin biology and disease.
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May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lipid metabolism affects wool thickness in sheep.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Multiomics is revolutionizing biology by enabling breakthroughs in research and disease diagnosis.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
January 2006 in “OpenCommons at University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut)” Overexpressing AVP1 and AtNHX1 in plants improves salt tolerance and root hair development.
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February 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Plant-derived exosomes can help deliver drugs and enable communication between different organisms.
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January 2010 in “GenomeBiology.com (London. Print)” The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
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December 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Smart delivery methods for CRISPR gene editing are crucial for clinical success.
May 2026 in “Research Square” The polyG fragment in Hoxc13 protein helps evolve mammalian skin and hair by enhancing gene interactions.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.