Structural Interspecies Variability of Mammals' Hairs

    August 2024 in “ Biophysics Reviews ”
    Gabriele H. Greco, Anna Rising
    Studysummary This study explores the physical properties of hair from various wild mammalian species using polarized light microscopy, aiming to correlate these properties with the internal structures such as the medulla, cortex, and keratin cuticle.
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