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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” SK2 channels help control sensory signals in rat muscle spindles and hair follicles.
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January 2010 Tianzhu white yak hair varies in structure and density between fuzz and coarse hair.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Recognizing specific tissue types on telogen hair roots can improve DNA typing.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FGFR2 signaling controls Merkel cell formation in different skin regions.
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October 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.
February 2019 in “PubMed” The research found that twisting hair fibers can show changes in stiffness and damage, and help tell apart different hair treatments.
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November 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult stem cells with Tp63 can form hair and skin cells when placed in new skin, showing they have hidden abilities for skin repair.
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HKN-2 antibody targets specific skin and hair cells, showing keratin complexity.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
November 2025 in “Veterinary and Animal Science” Camel hair structure, not color, helps camels stay cool in the desert.
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September 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair is important for social and sexual communication in humans.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Adult vibrissa follicle stem cells can regenerate hair follicles, glands, and skin.
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