December 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” Key genes and pathways improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Four circRNAs were found to be significantly different in cashmere goat skin, affecting cashmere fineness.
January 2002 in “Agritrop (Cirad)” The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences” Genetic analysis of Cashmere goats identified key genes for wool, reproduction, and high-altitude adaptation.
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
October 2017 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The prolactin gene polymorphism doesn't affect cashmere quality in these goats.
Guinea pigs can lose hair due to infections or poor diet, and they may have ear infections or cataracts.
11 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” An alpaca acted like a male and couldn't have babies because of a benign tumor in its ovary that caused high testosterone levels.
November 2017 in “Deleted Journal” The rabbit's ear canker and hair loss improved significantly with treatment.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” miRNA-211 reduces melanin in Cashmere goats by suppressing AP1S2.
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
December 2013 in “Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science” Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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November 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The study found specific skin cells and genes that may affect the quality of cashmere in Liaoning Cashmere Goats.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Allogenic ASCs and ECM transplants are safe and effective for tissue regeneration.
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November 2025 in “Cells” Advancements in wound healing aim to improve personalized treatments and enhance healing outcomes.
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November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
October 2025 in “Physiologia” Spermidine may improve skin health and hair growth by enhancing cell function.
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September 2023 in “Laboratornye Zhivotnye dlya nauchnych issledovanii (Laboratory Animals for Science)” Avian yolk antibodies offer a promising, ethical alternative for disease prevention and therapy.
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioral Science” Thevetia peruviana bark extract reduces pain in mice and may help create new painkillers.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” The article concludes that it's important to know how to identify and treat the rare hair disease black piedra, even in places where it's not usually found.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “Animals” SLC45A2 and GPNMB genes help control chicken feather color by promoting melanin.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.
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February 2023 in “Genes” CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.