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February 2019 in “Gene” Researchers found a good way to isolate hair follicle stem cells from newborn goats for further study.
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February 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers created rat liver stem cells that could help repair liver failure in rats and may be useful for studying human liver diseases.
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NF-κB is crucial for different stages and types of hair growth in mice.
Different genes and pathways are active in yak skin and hair cells, affecting hair growth and immune responses.
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October 2014 in “Gene” Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
Old World monkeys are important for research but require proper social housing and welfare to ensure valid results and minimize stress.
December 2022 in “Animal Biotechnology” The Orenburg goat breed has unique genetics that require more detailed research and careful breeding.
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
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February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
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April 2023 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” Zinc is important for growth and health in animals, plants, and humans, and not having enough can cause various problems.
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
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