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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC genomics” A specific microRNA, chi-miR-30b-5p, slows down the growth of hair-related cells by affecting the CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goats.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” Timely diagnosis and treatment improved a goat's skin condition.
May 2021 in “Veterinarìâ, tehnologìï tvarinnictva ta prirodokoristuvannâ” Treating sheep and wild goats with specific medications and bathing sheep was 100% effective against a contagious skin disease caused by mites.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
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October 2024 in “Animals” Crimped wool has proteins linked to crimp formation, while straight wool has proteins linked to fiber fineness, which can improve wool quality and value.
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January 2015 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” Four keratin genes are crucial for hair growth in Xinji fine wool sheep.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
December 2022 in “Animal Biotechnology” The Orenburg goat breed has unique genetics that require more detailed research and careful breeding.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Key genes like KRT27 and IGF-2 are crucial for hair follicle development in Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” The CORT, FGF5, and CD36 genes are crucial for the cold weather adaptation of Yanbian cattle.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” PDGFC gene may help select goats with desirable curly wool traits.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Genomics” Researchers discovered new cell types in goat hair follicles that could help understand hair regrowth and human hair loss.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Acta histochemica” Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
January 2008 in “Anhui nongye kexue” Mongolia sheep hair follicles grew well in a serum-free medium for 19 days.
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April 2023 in “PubMed” Improving maternal diets can prevent severe health issues, including death, from goiter in goat kids.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” The research helps understand hair development in sheep, aiding in better wool breeding.
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June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “Gene” Researchers found genes that affect hair growth in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
January 2022 in “Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi” The research improved understanding of twin births and fertility in Tibetan sheep, helping animal farming.
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.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.