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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
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Pashmina goats produce long hair-fiber due to specific gene expressions related to hair growth.
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Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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