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60 citations,
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8 citations,
February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
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260 citations,
June 2011 in “Cell” Wnt signaling is crucial for pigmented hair regeneration by controlling stem cell activation and differentiation.
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19 citations,
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73 citations,
December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
6 citations,
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April 1986 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.
25 citations,
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1 citations,
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14 citations,
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94 citations,
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35 citations,
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85 citations,
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56 citations,
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