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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genes in fat tissue affect weight loss in women with PCOS.
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation by enabling cell communication.
CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing shows promise for livestock breeding but faces challenges like low efficiency and off-target effects.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
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October 2012 in “Transgenic Research” Overexpressing the human H-ferritin gene in mice causes mild growth delay and temporary hair loss.
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February 2023 in “iScience” Korean long-tailed chickens have unique genes valuable for ornamental breeding.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a detailed map of gene activity in different parts of human hair follicles.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
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June 2006 in “Animal genetics” The FGF5 gene determines hair length in dogs.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cancer” A gene-based model predicts lung adenocarcinoma outcomes and helps guide treatment decisions.
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
March 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
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July 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Gene expression differences in PFS patients suggest a potential organic cause for symptoms.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Injecting specific oligonucleotides can change hair growth and structure by altering a gene.
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
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October 2023 in “Forests” Ginkgo biloba has high genetic diversity, useful for future breeding.
August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Technology” Angora goat hair growth is influenced by gene expression, sex hormones, and breed differences.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A genetic change in the FGF5 gene affects hair growth in cashmere goats.
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
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October 2018 in “BMC genomics” Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.