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January 2005 in “The Journals of Gerontology Series A” Short telomeres may cause symptoms like hair loss and osteoporosis, offering insights into aging.
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January 1997 in “PubMed” GABEB is a less severe skin condition caused by a gene mutation affecting collagen, leading to blisters and other symptoms.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Morphology” Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
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