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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The near-naked hairless mutation causes hair loss but is not due to a mutation in the hairless gene itself.
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October 2003 in “Genetics” The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
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February 2014 in “Inflammation Research” Lower CD200R1 on certain immune cells is linked to more severe rheumatoid arthritis and immune imbalance.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCHHL1 is a protein important for hair growth, found in hair follicles.