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May 2002 in “Hormones and Behavior” Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
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May 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Two genes, Tabby and Ticked, determine cat coat patterns.
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November 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Gene knockout mice developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars, useful for studying scar progression.
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Sphynx cats have abnormal hair follicles and keratinization affecting their skin.
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July 1992 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Mild skin injury can trigger mineral deposits in rat skin, even without full calciphylactic response.
Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
November 2023 in “European heart journal” Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” p53 protein may help protect or kill neurons under stress.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in genetics” Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.
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October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
January 2026 in “Open Veterinary Journal” PUFA-rich oil improves pet hair quality but may raise triglyceride levels.
47 citations
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November 2012 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Nude mice with grafted human skin developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
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November 1965 in “Journal of Mammalogy” The pituitary gland is crucial for normal mink fur cycles.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
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February 2019 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
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November 2010 in “Genesis” Mouse Scube3 affects teeth, tongue, vibrissae, and eye development, but not facial structure or limb growth.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation may improve polycystic ovary condition in rats.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Polyamines are abundant in certain parts of rat hair follicles and may play a key role in hair growth.
24 citations
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
31 citations
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.