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Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
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April 2001 in “The Anatomical Record” A new method using hair pores can help align skin grafts better, improving results.
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August 2017 in “PloS one” Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
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