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March 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Next-generation sequencing greatly improves understanding and treatment of genetic hair disorders.
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November 2019 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” A 20-year-old woman with a rare form of Turner syndrome showed improvement with hormonal therapy and needs comprehensive care.
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
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September 2017 in “Zhonghua neifenmi daixie zazhi” Routine genetic testing is crucial for early diagnosis and better management of Turner’s syndrome with 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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June 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes Olmsted-like syndrome in a Mongolian family.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tranexamic acid turns white hair brown in certain mice by affecting specific proteins.
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” TNF alpha in skin cells causes weight loss, hair and fat issues, and skin inflammation in mice.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” The NUDT15 R139C variant causes thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia through a different mechanism than previously thought in Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
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July 2001 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GATA6 is important for maintaining and differentiating cells in a key area of human skin.
January 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII is a sexually transmitted fungus causing skin issues, mainly among men who have sex with men in Europe, and requires quick treatment.
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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August 2010 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
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January 2007 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Testosterone gel helps increase facial hair in young men with beta-thalassemia major.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδ T cells can prevent and treat alopecia areata, offering a new therapy option.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
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December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
October 2023 in “Psychiatry research. Case reports” A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.