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The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
81 citations,
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Hair fiber research combines multiple sciences to improve hair care products.
45 citations,
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