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February 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Urokinase, a type of protein, helps skin cells multiply faster, especially in newborn mice.
20 citations,
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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
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February 2022 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
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1 citations,
April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Researchers found genes linked to hair loss in male giant pandas.
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January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
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1 citations,
October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
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