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January 2002 in “Biological chemistry” Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
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January 2014 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hair cortisol levels in children increase with age but are not affected by gender, puberty, or hair care.
July 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol and cortisone levels can indicate specific psychosocial stress factors.
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March 2022 in “BioEssays” Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.
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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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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
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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.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human epidermal neural crest stem cells can become bone and skin pigment cells, making them useful for therapies.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Cystic panfolliculoma resembles hair follicle tumors due to specific cell interactions.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The occipital scalp is affected in advanced hair loss, so it shouldn't be used as a control.
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October 2005 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Hair melanocytes help the skin respond to stress and regulate hair pigmentation.
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June 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare neck cyst in a 47-year-old man showed diverse skin cell types and was not linked to HPV.
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.