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September 2018 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Rex rabbits' hair follicles develop dynamically in the first 8 weeks, with key genes and proteins changing over time.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
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January 1997 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks”
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair-coating shampoos dye better initially, but hair-oxidation shampoos keep color longer and may damage hair more.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
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November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and skin are closely linked, and hair products can affect skin health.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Cell Science” Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
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August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
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August 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
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January 1992 in “The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine” Zinc made mice's coarse hair turn into fine hair without affecting skin structure.
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” The farm-raised blue fox had a delayed winter coat cycle and abnormal hormone levels, but its hair growth and hormone changes were still linked.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” Collagen fibrils in mink skin change structure during hair growth, becoming looser and thicker in the active phase.
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May 2024 in “Preprints.org” Rex rabbit fur is best harvested at 120 days for optimal hair density and quality.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Grafted human scalp samples on mice can produce human hair, useful for studying hair genetics.
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November 1978 in “Biochemistry” α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.