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January 2006 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” RNA can be extracted from horsehair roots for analysis.
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Found 32 genes linked to male baldness, affecting hair growth and stress-related pathways.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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November 2018 in “Animal Genetics” A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.
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