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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Monkeys with more anxious or inhibited temperaments tend to have less hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
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Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
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Hair can accurately predict iron levels in cattle muscle, helping diagnose mineral imbalances.
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May 2019 in “Annals of hepatology” Peanut allergies can be transferred through organ transplants.
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Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.