The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
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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The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
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