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September 2012 in “Gene” The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
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January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
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July 2019 in “Animals” The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.