62 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
48 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.
48 citations
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September 1993 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Melatonin treatment started hair growth in goats and affected their hormone levels.
36 citations
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
35 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
30 citations
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January 1994 in “Micron” Mature hair surfaces are formed by keratinized cells with developed layers, not just modified plasma membranes.
27 citations
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January 2010 in “Animal” South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
22 citations
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September 1982 in “Journal of ultrastructure research” Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
21 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Genetica” The methylation of the HOXC8 gene's exon 1 affects cashmere fiber length in goats.
20 citations
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January 1979 in “JAMA” Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
20 citations
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.2 gene variations affect cashmere quality in goats.
15 citations
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March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
13 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.
12 citations
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October 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs alkali bromide salts and water, affecting its structure, with absorption decreasing at higher temperatures.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Testing and Evaluation” Adding human hair to sand improves its strength when dry and maintains strength when wet.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
7 citations
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October 1963 in “Textile Research Journal” Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
6 citations
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March 1998 in “Textile Research Journal” Chemical treatments can change the scale heights of wool and cashmere fibers, affecting their identification.
5 citations
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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
4 citations
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon” Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.
3 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with over 85% success and minimal complications.
3 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “European Polymer Journal” The MeGel-SFSR dressing helps diabetic wounds heal faster and better.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.