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April 1986 in “Cancer Letters” GSH-T levels in hair follicles are similar in smokers and non-smokers and don't increase with certain treatments.
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April 2024 in “The Oncologist” Sacituzumab govitecan improves quality of life and symptoms in breast cancer patients, except for causing more diarrhea.
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February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” NKG2D gene polymorphism doesn't affect SLE risk but may influence symptoms like rash and hair loss.
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July 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Lygodium japonicum spores can reduce inflammation by blocking certain cell signals.
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September 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
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February 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Bacillus subtilis strain Ydj3 boosts sweet pepper growth, yield, and vitamin C by colonizing roots.
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July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
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March 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gefitinib therapy can cause unusual hair growth on the nose.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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July 2023 in “Water” Tradescantia plants can effectively test for the toxicity of harmful algae.
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December 1988 in “Journal of Biochemical Toxicology” TCDD reduces EGF receptors in the liver, affecting growth and development.
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” THSG from a Chinese plant helps with aging and related diseases.
August 2025 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” A new EDA gene variant causes X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a Chinese family.
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” Certain proteins are essential for the growth of root hairs in barley.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
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January 2005 in “Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation” Graft-versus-host disease occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, causing skin, gut, and liver damage.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” Three different methods were compared for creating Titan cells, a type of fungus cell. The OZ method made the most cells initially, but the number dropped quickly. The EB method also made a lot of cells, but the number also dropped. The AA method made fewer cells, but the number stayed steady. The methods also affected which genes were active in the cells.
January 2011 in “Journal of Human Genetics” A Japanese patient with a rare genetic disorder had a less severe case than others, suggesting other factors may affect symptoms.