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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
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June 2015 in “The anatomical record” Hexi cashmere goats' hair growth varies by stage, with Hoxc13 linked to hair activity.
46 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
10 citations,
June 2021 in “Primates” Wild geladas in crop areas show less grooming and aggression.
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April 2002 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Melatonin treatment speeds up fur maturation and changes the hair growth cycle in young chinchillas.
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July 2023 in “Horticulture research” Tiny RNA molecules help control the growth of plant hairs.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is effective and safe for use in herbal soaps and hair oils, promoting skin and hair health.
March 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Unripe fruits of three banana species have many health-boosting compounds useful for medicine.
July 2022 in “New Zealand journal of agricultural research” The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
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August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
January 2024 in “Animals” Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
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January 2010 in “Animal” Improving knowledge and practices in animal fibre production is crucial to meet market demands and potentially revive natural fibres.
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January 2017 in “Organic chemistry” Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties like healing, pain relief, and infection control.
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March 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Procyanidin compounds from grape seeds were found to significantly increase mouse hair growth.
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January 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
28 citations,
March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” The CORT, FGF5, and CD36 genes are crucial for the cold weather adaptation of Yanbian cattle.
17 citations,
April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Asiasari Radix et Rhizoma is safe and has potential for new drug development due to its therapeutic properties.
16 citations,
December 2018 in “Plant Science” Elevated CO2 can lessen the negative impact of water shortage on soybean roots and affects specific genes.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.