research The twisting tale of woolly hair: a trait with many causes
New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Performance of hair, wool and hair x wool sheep fed different levels of dietary protein and reared in two different locations /
research Mode of action of mouse epidermal growth factor on the wool follicles of Merino sheep: an ultrastructural study
Mouse epidermal growth factor temporarily stops wool growth and causes cell changes in Merino sheep.
research Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research Factors which affect the fibre output of isolated wool follicles maintained in vitro
Wool growth is mainly controlled by external factors and specific proteins, not the follicles themselves.
research UNRAVELING MINK HAIR KERATIN GENES
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
research Effects of dietary supplementation with taurine on production performance of Angora rabbits
Adding 0.2% taurine to Angora rabbits' diet improves wool production and overall health.
research Delipidisation of wool fibres and the subsequent beneficial properties of delipidised wool fibres
Delipidised wool is brighter, dyes better, and is more eco-friendly.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Skin Lipid Metabolism Related to Wool Diameter in Sheep
Lipid metabolism affects wool thickness in sheep.
research The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fibre Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene
The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
research Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Skin Analyzed Under Architecture and Structure
Alpaca skin has glands, hair follicles, and different collagen types.
research Effects of the Level and Composition of Concentrate Supplements before Breeding and in Early Gestation on Production of Different Hair Sheep Breeds
research Monitoring of Wool Stretching Process Using Polarized Second Harmonic Generation
Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
research Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers
A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
research Production of Anti-Hair Keratin Antibody and Its Characteristics: Utilization of Cow Colostrum and Milk
Cow colostrum and milk can effectively produce anti-hair keratin antibodies.
research Cyclic hair-loss and regrowth in transgenic mice overexpressing an intermediate filament gene.
Mice with extra sheep genes had hair that fell out and regrew in cycles.
research Identification and Expression of the Target Gene SLC24A2 of oar-miR-377 and Its Novel SNPs Effects on Wool Traits in Sheep
A specific genetic variation affects wool quality in sheep.
research Wool Fibres: Sectioning and Staining, Differentiation of Ortho and Paracortex
research Serum-free culture of wool follicles: effects of nutrients, growth factors and hormones
Wool follicles grew fibres for 8-10 days in a serum-free culture, influenced by calcium, glucose, amino acids, and insulin.
research Cost-effectively dissecting the genetic architecture of complex wool traits in rabbits by low-coverage sequencing
Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.
research The Effect of the Season, the Maintenance System and the Addition of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Selected Biological and Physicochemical Features of Rabbit Fur
Outdoor living and omega-3 supplements improve rabbit fur quality.
research Several variants on chromosome 10 are associated with coarse hair diameter in Dazu black goats (Capra hircus)
Variants on chromosome 10 affect hair thickness in Dazu black goats.
research Effects of Intradermally Injected and Topically Applied Mouse Epidermal Growth Factor on Wool Growth, Skin and Wool Follicles of Merino Sheep
Mouse epidermal growth factor injections in sheep affected wool growth and skin, but saline did not.
research Study on the skin structure, hair follicle cycle, and GSDMA protein expression in Ganxi goats
Ganxi goats' skin and hair adapt to heat and humidity, possibly aided by GSDMA protein.
research Felinine excretion in domestic cat breeds: a preliminary investigation
Shorthaired and hairless cat breeds excrete more felinine than longhaired breeds.
research Characterisation of low abundance wool proteins through novel differential extraction techniques
New techniques helped identify rare wool proteins by reducing dominant ones.
research Hair Plucking and Alopecia in a Flock of Sheep in Zaria, Nigeria
Switching to coarser feed and providing hay improved the sheep's health.
research Nutritional Factors Influencing Hair and Wool Growth
research Abnormal Wool Growth and Alopecia of Artificially Reared Lambs
Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.
research Herding Practices in the Keriya Valley (Xinjiang, China) During the Bronze and Iron Ages Using Stable Isotopic Analysis of Animal Hair
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.