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Pashmina goats produce long hair-fiber due to specific gene expressions related to hair growth.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” A high-fat diet may weaken tongue structure by reducing certain protein genes.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
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