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Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
Goats can have various genetic skin diseases affecting hair, skin, and thyroid function.
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.
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January 2015 in “Development” Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
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The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
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August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cashmere goats have a hair growth cycle with specific genes regulating growth, regression, and resting periods.
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