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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
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