November 2025 in “animal” Certain genes in European Merino sheep help them adapt to different climates.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” Dromedary camel hair structure and mineral content change with age.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Different genes affect hair length in yaks.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Proteins” Researchers found that the most reachable bonds in wool fibers are near the ends of certain proteins, which help stabilize the fiber's structure.
18 citations
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ovine hair follicle stem cells can regenerate haired skin and may improve wool production.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
161 citations
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
29 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
October 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” A new method using imidazole-based liquids efficiently extracts keratin from yak hair.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Y học” Eclipta prostrata extract significantly promotes hair growth in rats.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.
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.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” Higher hair follicle density leads to more wool in rabbits, influenced by specific genes and lncRNAs.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
56 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
9 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair capacitance mapping effectively measures hair surface moisture changes.
1 citations
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July 1935 in “Nature” Animal hair can curl tightly on its own, especially in foxes, due to changes in keratin.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
20 citations
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January 1946 in “Journal of Dairy Science” Feeding calves skim milk and soybean oil caused temporary hair loss, which improved with hay or grain.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector” Adding human and horse hair fibers to concrete can increase its strength.