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October 2024 in “Developmental Cell” 66 citations
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June 2004 in “Development” FGF signaling is crucial for starting feather development in chicken embryos.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Genetics” Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
April 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” The wigs made from human hair and polypropylene were mostly well-tolerated and durable in rabbits, suggesting they could be a new option for people with extensive hair loss.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A new keratin gene was found in mice, explaining hair growth.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” Staphylococcus simulans may cause dermatitis in African pygmy hedgehogs.
July 2023 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Litchi twigs and leaves may help treat hair loss and reduce agricultural waste.
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June 1995 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology/Comparative biochemistry and physiology. C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology” Removing mink's adrenal glands causes their summer fur to grow earlier.
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September 2023 in “UCrea (University of Cantabria)” Nails are essential for fingertip regeneration.
October 2024 in “Российский физиологический журнал им И М Сеченова” Understanding barbering in lab rodents is important for animal welfare and research accuracy.
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April 1992 in “Development” Both cell and non-cell parts are important for rat whisker follicle regrowth.
May 2025 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Different diets had little effect on guinea pigs' hair and health.
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
February 2025 in “Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international” Genetic testing is recommended for young patients showing signs like cataracts and hair changes to diagnose Werner syndrome early.
December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Alopecia in gray bats is most common and severe during lactation, likely due to stress and nutrition.
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August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.
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April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
October 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Wedelolactone may help treat chronic diseases due to its strong antioxidant properties.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Wnt ligand secretion by hair follicle cells is essential for hair growth and repair.
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January 1998 in “Studia Anglica Posnaniensia: international review of English Studies” Wound-induced hair growth may help study regeneration and aging, but it's unclear if this ability decreases with age.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Mouse epidermal neural crest stem cells can become various cell types and are easily obtained from hair follicles.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Puradrop Extra Strength Gummies claim to support weight loss and boost energy using natural ingredients.
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Human Wharton's jelly stem cells improve wound healing.