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Different genes and pathways are active in yak skin and hair cells, affecting hair growth and immune responses.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
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