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March 1999 in “Developmental biology” The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.
The FOS gene helps hair growth in Tan sheep.
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April 1998 in “PubMed” Activated erbB-2 in mice skin causes severe skin and hair abnormalities.
January 2000 in “Cambio 16” Bcl-2 affects hair growth and pigmentation by controlling cell death.
Bcl-2 helps hair regeneration but can also increase cancer risk.