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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Curved human hair has different structures on its convex and concave sides.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
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Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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