September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
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September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.