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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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January 2014 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” The study did not conclude whether hair can reliably indicate kidney stones, cholelithiasis, hypertension, or diabetes.
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
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March 2013 in “Biology Letters” Early tetrapod keratins evolved into toe pad proteins in amphibians and hair proteins in mammals.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
January 2026 in “RSC Medicinal Chemistry” 2,5-DBH shows promise for improving drugs in cancer, brain disorders, and infections.
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” February 2020 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” The alpha-helix was confirmed as a key structure in proteins.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Touch domes in human skin are complex sensory structures not directly linked to hair.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” EDA is vital for bone and cartilage formation and could help treat skeletal disorders.
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August 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
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November 2000 in “Development” Edar and Eda proteins are crucial for proper tooth development.
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
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June 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for hair growth and follicle development.
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January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
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January 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” The conclusion is that Darier-White disease was accurately described by White but he missed the key feature of dyskeratotic cells which Darier identified.
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
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August 2014 in “The Anatomical Record” Scaffoldin helps form hard skin structures in chicken embryos.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
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