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1 citations,
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5 citations,
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1 citations,
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107 citations,
September 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Researchers found 617 genes that behave differently in cashmere goat hair follicles, which could help understand hair growth.
June 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” COVID-19 may cause increased hair loss, but the exact reason is unclear and standard hair loss treatments are recommended.
19 citations,
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2 citations,
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5 citations,
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17 citations,
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9 citations,
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14 citations,
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KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in genetics” Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
2 citations,
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239 citations,
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38 citations,
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27 citations,
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.