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January 2013 in “Dermatology” New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.