December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Donkey and horse hair have different microscopic structures, which can help tell them apart.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine monohydrate is safe and effective for muscle recovery and performance, especially for those with low creatine levels.
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October 2023 in “Animals” A small dose of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improves raccoon dogs' growth and health, but higher doses can be harmful.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.
January 2025 in “Conservation Physiology” Bear hair grows 0.10 to 1.05 mm per day, varying by individual and season.
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January 2024 in “Animal Research and One Health” Mouse models are essential for studying and improving genetic traits in agriculture.
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November 2023 in “Pathogens” Raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, were found with sarcoptic mange, showing severe skin issues and potential for spreading the disease.
Ongoing monitoring and treatment are crucial to manage sarcoptic mange in reintroduced red foxes.
44 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
17 citations
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis can help identify animal species by their hair patterns and elements.
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January 2013 About 20% of red foxes and jackals in western Iran have at least one type of ectoparasite, with fleas being the most common.
About 19% of foxes and 18% of jackals in southwest Iran have at least one type of ectoparasite, mainly fleas.
Ancient herders in the Keriya Valley fed their animals mainly C3 plants, with some C4 plant feeding possibly due to herd movement or seasonal changes.
July 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Mealworm farming is a sustainable, low-cost way to produce high-quality protein-rich feed.
July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors need better nutrition education to effectively address diet-related health issues.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different diets change the fat composition in mouse skin, often reducing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
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May 2008 in “Pediatric Diabetes” Low-glycemic index diets are beneficial for weight loss and satiety, but more research is needed on long-term effects and individualized approaches are recommended.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” A low-protein diet with methionine is cost-effective and supports normal growth and high-quality pelts in blue foxes.
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January 1970 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Eating a small amount of lean meat daily is safer and more manageable for weight loss than total fasting.
January 2020 in “Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies” Canine hair follicle stem cells are located in the isthmus/bulge region of the hair follicle.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Nutrition” The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
September 2024 in “Vestnik Altajskogo gosudarstvennogo agrarnogo universiteta” A special diet improved skin issues in dogs with food allergies.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
5 citations
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October 2010 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.
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March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” Wire brush snares are best for collecting Eurasian Lynx hair for DNA analysis.
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.