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January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” The FAT1 gene and its variations can help improve wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep through selective breeding.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” The method improved hair analysis for better forensic identification.
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April 2019 in “Genes” Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
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