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January 2019 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” The flavonoid-rich extract of Equisetum hyemale can help regrow hair in cases of alopecia.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lemur hair color and density vary by environment, supporting theories on primate hair evolution.
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Body hair can be used for hair transplants when scalp hair is insufficient.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
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