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98 citations,
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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.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
1 citations,
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Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.