April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” A specific DNA pattern in Malassezia restricta may be linked to hair loss in men.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
December 2023 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Immature blackbuck pancreas has underdeveloped goblet cells and similar Langerhans islets in both sexes.
Otter rabbit, mink, and blue fox fur can be identified by their unique hair structures.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts promote hair growth.
January 2014 in “Journal of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University” The new rabbit model better mimics human acne symptoms.
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June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne)” Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.
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August 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
March 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Goats' hair and color traits are linked to specific RNA expressions, useful for breeding and textiles.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
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August 1971 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” Chinchillas have specific blood and protein levels, with variations possibly linked to pregnancy or hair growth.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how goat hair follicle genes turn on and off during growth cycles.
December 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” The cat's skin condition improved with treatment, but underlying health issues must be addressed.
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January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Banana (Musa × paradisiaca) may help fight cervical cancer and skin cancer.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method effectively measures long-term stress levels using hair samples.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that targets hair follicles.
The scant hair in snthr-1Bao mice is likely caused by a deletion affecting the Plcd1 gene.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
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January 2025 in “Animal Genetics” Variants on chromosome 10 affect hair thickness in Dazu black goats.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” Adding more vegetables and fruits improved capybaras' coat quality and health.
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a mouse model that tracks hair growth using bioluminescence, improving accuracy in studying hair cycles.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how certain genes work during the different stages of hair growth in goats.
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June 2008 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” Finasteride causes sperm production decrease in Mesocricetus auratus.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.