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June 2002 in “Transgenic Research” Scientists made a mouse that can be made to lose hair and then grow it back.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
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June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” DTC hair regrowth solutions are improving hair health and confidence with innovative, personalized approaches.
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September 2007 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The TRPV3 gene mutation affects hair growth by keeping mice in the growth phase longer, which could help treat hair loss.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Betacellulin helps blood vessel growth in wounds but delays hair growth.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry” Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” TLR-targeted therapies show promise in cancer treatment by helping destroy tumors.
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mexican patients had a lower incidence of skin reactions to drugs and no significant link between these reactions and the TNF2 gene variant.
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May 2008 in “Cancer Science” Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.
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A 9-year-old girl developed type 1 diabetes and alopecia after being treated for a rare kidney disease.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased Treg cells and IL-10 may help quick recovery in acute diffuse and total alopecia.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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December 2016 in “Blood” A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
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October 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Folliculin helps regulate energy and nutrient sensing, impacting Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic traits with other skin cancers, suggesting similar treatment options.
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April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.