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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
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September 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Small amounts of Vitamin D3 can boost hair growth, but too much can stop it.
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1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
5 citations,
April 2016 in “Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Natural, Exact and Applied Sciences” Researchers created small amber particles for use in bioactive and biocompatible fibers that could help with skin and hair restoration and are safe for infant clothing.
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10 citations,
February 2014 in “Fitoterapia” Pomiferin may improve skin and hair by increasing important protein production.
4 citations,
March 2016 in “Small ruminant research” Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
February 2019 in “PubMed” Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair fiber fillers make thinning hair look fuller with minimal side effects.
2 citations,
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September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research” Immunizing goats against melatonin can temporarily change their cashmere growth cycles and increase fleece production.
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12 citations,
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6 citations,
May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
5 citations,
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14 citations,
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5 citations,
May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.