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January 2016 in “Sexual Development” Both genetic and hormonal factors are crucial for bird sex differentiation, and disturbances can cause sex reversal.
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The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
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April 2018 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” LEF-1 boosts cell growth in goat hair follicles, aiding cashmere production.
Human hair can effectively absorb arsenic from water.
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April 2000 in “Developmental Dynamics” Whn is essential for hair growth, and its malfunction causes hair loss.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
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January 1977 in “Archives of dermatological research” Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
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February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
April 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Detachable microneedles with chitin derivatives effectively promote hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia without toxicity.
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January 2016 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
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August 1992 in “Differentiation” A new pair of mouse keratins, 65 kD and 48 kD, are found in specific skin areas and are linked to a unique skin differentiation type.
August 2025 in “Biomaterials” A new therapy using secretions from fetal cartilage cells shows promise for safe and effective hair regrowth.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” White hair has weaker tryptophan fluorescence than other unpigmented fibers, possibly due to UV exposure or unknown substances.
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