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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
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April 2023 in “Animals” Wnt and BMP pathways stimulate hair growth in Min pigs, with Wnt being more effective.
May 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” BMP signaling is essential for forming skin structures called rete ridges, aiding skin thickness and regeneration.