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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
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The atlas maps maize peptides, showing complex regulation and varied roles across tissues and stages.
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The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
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