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Activating certain hair follicle cells could prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
Oxidized hair can naturally regain strength and stability over six months.
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.
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The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
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