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The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.