research Molecular Mechanisms Affecting Development of Animal Fibers and Some Studies on Goats
The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
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research Cost-Effectively Dissecting the Genetic Architecture of Complex Wool Traits in Rabbits by Low-Coverage Sequencing
Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.
research Human Hair: An Important Biological Matrix of Interest
Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
research Hair for Brain Trade-Off: A Metabolic Bypass for Encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
research The Susceptibility of Disulfide Bonds to Modification in Keratin Fibers Undergoing Tensile Stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Animal Hair Fibers: Structural Characteristics and Properties
Rabbit hair fibers are similar to wool and have a hollow center like feathers.
research Effects of Melatonin Administration to Cashmere Goats on Cashmere Production and Hair Follicle Characteristics in Two Consecutive Cashmere Growth Cycles
Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
research Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers
Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
research Analysis of Heterogeneous Reaction Between Reducing Agents and Keratin Fibers Using Raman Spectroscopy and Microspectrophotometry
The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
research Azimuthal Scattering from Elliptical Hair Fibers
Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
research Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies the Skin Phenotype in the Iffa Credo Hairless Rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Physical Characteristics of Anatolian Native Goat Down-Hair Fibers in Comparison with Cashmere Fiber
Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.
research Tβ4-Overexpression Based on the PiggyBac Transposon System in Cashmere Goats Alters Hair Fiber Characteristics
Overexpressing Tβ4 in cashmere goats improves hair fiber traits and increases cashmere yield.
research Changes in Structure and Geometric Properties of Human Hair by Aging
Older people's hair becomes less shiny because it gets more uneven and curved.
research Seasonal Variation in Hair Follicle Activity and Fiber Growth of Both Male and Female Merghoz Goats in Western Iran
Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
research Red LED Light Promotes Hair Follicle Development to Improve Fiber Quality in Su Line Angora Rabbit
Red LED light improves the quality of Angora rabbit wool by promoting hair growth.
research Characterization and Expression Analysis of KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 Genes in Liaoning New-Breeding Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles
KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
research Torsional Method for Evaluating Hair Damage and Performance of Hair Care Ingredients
The torsional method effectively evaluates hair damage and the performance of hair care ingredients.
research Comparison of the Response of Secondary Hair Follicles of Cashmere and Angora Goats to Prolactin and Melatonin In Vitro
Prolactin and melatonin affect the growth of Angora and Cashmere goat hair differently.
research Effects of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation in Pregnant Cashmere Goats on the Development of Offspring Hair Follicles
Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
research Regeneration of a New Hair Follicle from the Upper Half of a Human Hair Follicle in a Nude Mouse
The upper half of a human hair follicle can grow a new hair in a mouse, but success is rare.
research Fine Structure of Marsupial Hairs, with Emphasis on Trichohyalin and the Structure of the Inner Root Sheath
Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
research Spatiotemporal Expression and Haplotypes Identification of KRT84 Gene and Their Association with Wool Traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
research Evaluation of Melatonin and Bromocryptine Administration in Spanish Goats
Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
research Spatiotemporal Expression Characterization of KRTAP6 Family Genes and Its Effect on Wool Traits
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
research Genetic Association of Wool Quality Characteristics in United States Rambouillet Sheep
Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
research Qualification of a New and Precise Automatic Tool for the Assessment of Hair Diameters in Phototrichograms
The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
research Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars
Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
research Repair of Damaged Hair Protein Fiber by Jointly Using Transglutaminase and Keratin
Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.