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January 2013 in “genesis” Zfp157 is active in many mouse tissues during development and in specific adult cells.
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Removing Gata6 causes hair follicle and sebaceous duct enlargement.
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April 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The POMP gene is active in various goat tissues and affects hair growth, with certain treatments influencing its expression.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
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March 2016 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Spermidine is essential for plant growth and adaptation to stress.