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June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Sky Fruit Seed Crush can preserve goatskin with less environmental impact than traditional methods.
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
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Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
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Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
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Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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