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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
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January 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” XEDAR deficiency prevents muscle degeneration in EDA-A2 transgenic mice.
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February 2016 in “Science” Foxc1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, preventing hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
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March 2026 in “Sexual Development” Tortoiseshell tomcats with XX/XY chimerism can be fertile.