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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
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