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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
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January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” The document suggests creating a secure database for indigenous knowledge and recommends that the TKDL actively fight patents that slightly alter traditional knowledge.
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