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Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.

The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.

IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.

A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.

Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.

George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.

Adding 0.2% taurine to Angora rabbits' diet improves wool production and overall health.

Red LED light improves the quality of Angora rabbit wool by promoting hair growth.

Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.

Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.

Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.

Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.

Gender affects wool traits in sheep, with males and females showing differences in skin proteins related to wool growth.

A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.

Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.

Rabbit hair fibers are similar to wool and have a hollow center like feathers.

Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.

Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.

Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.

The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.

Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.

The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.

Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.

STAT3 reduces FST gene activity and cell growth, affecting hair development and wool quality.

Blocking miR-27a increases sheep hair follicle stem cell growth and decreases cell death, which could help improve wool quality and treat hair loss.

Curved human hair has different structures on each side, which might cause its shape and is similar to wool.

KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.

Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.

Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.