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July 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
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May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
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February 2018 in “Journal of proteomics” The research found specific proteins that affect fiber characteristics and hair growth in sheep and goats.
January 2020 Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
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February 2012 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.