research Quantifying whole human hair scalp fibres of varying curl: A micro‐computed tomographic study
Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch Damage of hair fibers as evaluated by an electrical capacitance technique
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
research Physical characterization of the hair of Mexican women
Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
research Identification of the KAP27-1 gene in sheep and its effect on wool traits
The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.
research Keratin Gene Expression Differences in Wool Follicles and Sequence Diversity of High Glycine-Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Proteins (Kaps) in Magra Sheep of India
Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
research Diameter and Amino Acid Changes in Hair of Negro Children with Protein-Calorie Malnutrition.
Hair diameter can indicate protein status in malnourished children if sample location is controlled.
research Seasonal changes in the morphology of wool follicles in Finewool and Strongwool Merino strains grazing at different stocking rates in southern Australia
Stocking rate affects wool follicle inactivity, not Merino strain.
research Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
research Validating Hair Diameter Diversity in Androgenetic Alopecia via Hair Diameter Distribution Analysis
Hair diameter diversity helps assess hair loss, but its standard measure varies by individual and ethnicity.
research Association analysis of polymorphisms in six keratin genes with wool traits in sheep
Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
research Number changes and development potential of wool follicle cells in the early stages of fiber differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research Age, lifestyle and self‐perceptions of hair: Is there an association with hair diameter and tensile properties?
Older age and certain lifestyles are linked to thinner, weaker hair, while how you see your hair relates to its thickness.
research Prospective ultramorphological characterization of human hair by optical coherence tomography
OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
research Hair diameter diversity: a clinical sign reflecting the follicle miniaturization.
Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
research Exploring Variation in Ovine KRTAP19-5 and Its Effect on Fine Wool Fibre Curvature in Chinese Tan Sheep
The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
research Comparative histomorphometric and transcriptomic analysis reveals potential genetic determinants of pelage variation between hairy and coarse-woolly sheep
Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
research Comprehensive analysis of the circular RNA expression profile and circRNA–miRNA–mRNA network in the goat skin with divergent wool curvature
Certain circular RNAs are crucial for wool growth and curvature in goats.
research A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
research Scanning Electron Microscopic Study on Collagen Fibrils in the Mink Dermis during the Hair Cycle and Growth
Collagen fibrils in mink skin change structure during hair growth, becoming looser and thicker in the active phase.
research Normal head-hair length is correlated with its diameter
Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
research Monitoring of Wool Stretching Process Using Polarized Second Harmonic Generation
Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
research Effect of age and sex on fiber and follicle characteristics of an Iranian native sheep
As sheep age, their hair fibers and follicles grow larger and more organized, with no significant differences between males and females.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 26-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
research Quantitative measurement of hair diameter diversity as a diagnostic indicator of androgenetic alopecia in Korean males: A cross-sectional study
Measuring the variety in hair thickness can help diagnose male pattern baldness in Korean men.
research Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry
Bleaching hair increases pore size and changes pore structure.
research Measuring Hair
Human head hair can grow very long and is thicker than most body hair.
research Polymorphisms and association of FAT1 gene with wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep
The FAT1 gene and its variations can help improve wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep through selective breeding.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Skin Lipid Metabolism Related to Wool Diameter in Sheep
Lipid metabolism affects wool thickness in sheep.