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Hair fiber research combines multiple sciences to improve hair care products.
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June 2023 in “Livestock studies” The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
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