March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Hair curliness is caused by the arrangement and length of two different cell types.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin fibers in hair twist left-handed.
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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.