Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” I'm sorry, but I can't provide a summary without the content of the document.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
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August 2008 in “Development” Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
102 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.
39 citations
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
37 citations
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hirosaki hairless rats lack hair due to missing DNA with key keratin genes.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle traits at 6 months can help select cashmere goats for breeding.
21 citations
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
20 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” The inner root sheath evolved to help hair grow safely through the skin in mammals.
15 citations
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October 2004 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Holes in mature hair are likely caused by the removal of substances during hair care.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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February 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermatologists should learn trichoscopy to better diagnose hair loss conditions.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “PeerJ” Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 4 citations
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April 2022 in “Animals” Outdoor living and omega-3 supplements improve rabbit fur quality.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
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July 2023 in “Toxics” High concentrations of rosemary and thyme extracts can damage thymus tissue and affect immune markers in chick embryos.