January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
31 citations
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November 2015 in “PloS one” Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Animals” The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “Animals” Genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT determine horse and donkey coat colors and affect breeding and health.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hom Thong banana peels can help reduce skin pigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
7 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” cGEL hydrogel improves melanin production in skin cells, making it a promising option for skin treatments.
June 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” miRNA-24 affects goat coat color by controlling proteins involved in pigment production.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” New genetic variants linked to albinism were found in Pakistani families.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Animals” Key genes influence melanin in chicken muscles, affecting their value.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
7 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
24 citations
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
20 citations
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September 2021 in “Nature communications” Cat color patterns are determined early in development by gene expression and epidermal changes, with the Dickkopf 4 gene playing a crucial role.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Two genes, ERBB4 and ROR1, may cause the unique pigmentation in Lanping black-boned sheep.
7 citations
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
February 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “PloS one” Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.