Rapid, Dramatic 'Reverse Evolution' Documented May 16, 2008
In humans, mutations in this gene cause a syndrome called ectodermal dysplasia, a group of more than 100 inherited disorders that impact the ectoderm, the outer layer of tissue involved in the formation of many parts of the body, including the skin, nails, hair, teeth and sweat glands. "There's probably a developmental correlation between these external structures in humans and the bony plates on the fish," Peichel said. (Science Daily)
Michael Berryman Interview May 11, 2008
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Human Skin And Hair Disorder May Be Aided Through Sheep Gene Research Apr 12, 2007
Similarly it could lead to benefits for human hair conditions such as ectodermal dysplasia ... Two of the genes measured in this way are known to be important in the human genetic condition, ectodermal dysplasia ... Mutations in two of the genes I have measured have been previously established as causative in ectodermal dysplasia. (Science Daily)
Rare disease doesn't affect boy's spirit Feb 9, 2007
Most people associate the month of February with Valentine's Day and as National Black History Month, but it is also a national awareness month for the medical disorder known as Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) ... Oxford's three year-old Aiden Galdes is affected by a special form of ED called Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED), which prevents his sweat glands from working properly, and he also lacks body hair and teeth ... Each February, the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia (NFED)... (Oxford Tribune, PA)
Without A Trace: No Fingerprints Jan 10, 2007
However, if certain genes mutate, the body never creates the signals that form the prints resulting in the Maynard family condition, DPR, as well as approximately a hundred other genetic disorders that fall under the umbrella of ectodermal dysplasia syndromes, or E-D'S.. Caleb Radley, an 11-year-old boy, exhibits many of the same characteristics as Maynard. (ABC News)
