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December 2018 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
Different wool coat types in goats are linked to specific gene expressions, which could improve cashmere quality.
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The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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