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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
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April 2019 in “Genes” lncRNA XLOC_008679 and gene KRT35 affect cashmere fineness in goats.
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The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.
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Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
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