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April 2010 in “Clinical genetics” Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
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January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
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November 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The RAS pathway affects hair growth differently in CFCS and CS.
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September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
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September 2013 in “BMC Biophysics” Keratin filaments' elasticity is influenced by their terminal domains and surrounding medium.
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June 2022 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A patient with Wilson's disease showed hair-pulling behavior as an initial symptom.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
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January 1969 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The 3D electrospun fibrous sponge is promising for tissue repair and healing diabetic wounds.
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August 2018 in “Turkish journal of urology” Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
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July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
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June 1979 in “JAMA” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Synchrotron Radiation” Keratinous tissues have multiple structural layers, including ordered keratin and lipid granules.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
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February 1989 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
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May 1983 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The hairpiece matted due to weathered hair after shampooing.