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December 2013 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Skin varies in thickness, color, and features due to complex genetic and cellular processes.
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TBX3 gene affects horse coat color, with higher expression in darker areas.
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The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
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