3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
20 citations
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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” Poplar seed hairs grow from the placenta at the ovary base, with endoreduplication playing a key role in their development, and share similar cellulose synthesis processes with cotton fibers.
10 citations
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April 1995 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Key proteins affecting cashmere fiber quality were identified for better breeding.
8 citations
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January 2006 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” Fish meal in Pakistan is often adulterated and needs better quality control for poultry use.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
17 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
21 citations
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Animals” Younger cashmere goats produce more and better-quality fiber due to higher active hair follicles and antioxidant capacity.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Washing permed hair after using thioglycolic acid helps reform strong bonds, making hair stronger.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.
12 citations
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
2 citations
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January 2013 Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
52 citations
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” 3D images of skin show collagen is evenly spread, but elastic fibers are fewer near hair follicles.
16 citations
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October 2014 in “Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology” Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental Brain Research” Rats have different touch receptors in their paws that help with movement and handling objects.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
January 2021 in “American Journal of Applied Sciences” Cut hair can help link suspects to crime scenes.
127 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp flaps are stiffer than skin from other body areas, which helps in planning reconstructive and cosmetic head surgeries.