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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
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KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
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