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Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
June 2025 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Keratin biomaterials could help heal wounds and regenerate tissue, but more testing is needed.
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July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
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February 2003 in “European Journal Of Oral Sciences” SVpgC2a cells show abnormal growth and keratin changes, modeling early cancer development.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
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November 2021 in “ACS applied nano materials” Keratin-associated protein nanoparticles from human hair may help stop bleeding quickly and safely.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Keratin peptides in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Health Food & Biotechnology” A hair serum with 3% keratin from chicken feathers made hair smoother, shinier, and more elastic.
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November 2024 in “Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials” Keratin-based biomaterials are promising for wound healing, drug delivery, and nerve regeneration due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility.
Brazilian keratin treatment can cause skin reactions like eczema.