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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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76 citations,
March 2005 in “Cancer Research” Doxorubicin can block blood vessels from hair follicles, reducing skin tumor growth.
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83 citations,
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3 citations,
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Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
7 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of dairy science” Bovine milk fats applied to mouse skin can promote hair growth similar to known hair growth treatments.
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2 citations,
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