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10 citations,
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10 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
9 citations,
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9 citations,
February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
8 citations,
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8 citations,
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8 citations,
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8 citations,
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8 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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5 citations,
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