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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
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Hair can't be as strong as Rapunzel's because it's impractical to scale up due to defects.
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