October 2017 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The prolactin gene polymorphism doesn't affect cashmere quality in these goats.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
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June 2010 in “Electrophoresis” New techniques helped identify rare wool proteins by reducing dominant ones.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sunlight exposure ages hair, making it brittle, stiff, and dry.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
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February 2002 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Skin changes can indicate a risk for breast cancer.
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October 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine claws have complex structures with different keratin types, similar to hair and nails.
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August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The new hydrogel dressing improves wound healing with strong antibacterial effects and better mechanical strength.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin treatment improved cashmere production in goats for one cycle without lasting effects on the next cycle.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
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January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
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May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
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July 2013 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Compounds from Polygonum multiflorum root, especially a new one, can boost hair growth more effectively than common treatments.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pineal Research” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair growth and quality by increasing antioxidants and reducing cell death.
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
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June 1988 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” Mouse epidermal growth factor injections in sheep affected wool growth and skin, but saline did not.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Dieckol from Ecklonia cava may help hair growth and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
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September 2017 in “Genes” Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
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May 2017 in “Marine Drugs” Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
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January 1995 Melanin in black hair protects it from sun damage better than light-brown hair.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” The new wound dressing helps skin heal faster and fights infection.