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Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.

South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.

The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.

Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.

The industry should promote pure luxury hair fibers, improve technology, and diversify products to support growers and ensure sustainable use.

The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.

Let-7b helps alpaca hair grow by reducing TGFβR I protein.

Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.

Overexpression of FGF5s makes Chinese Merino sheep grow longer and heavier wool.

Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.

Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.

Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.

Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.

Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.

The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.

Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.

Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.

Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.

A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.

An alpaca acted like a male and couldn't have babies because of a benign tumor in its ovary that caused high testosterone levels.

Many alpacas have skin diseases, with bacterial infections being the most common.

Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.

Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.

Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.

Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.

The protein Gnαs is found more in black mice than white mice and may influence their coat color.

Certain long non-coding RNAs in cashmere goats affect hair growth when treated with a specific growth factor.

Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.

MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.

Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.