87 citations
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March 2007 in “Biological Chemistry” In this study, targeted deletion of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 gene in mice disrupted the epidermal lipid barrier, leading to increased water loss, impaired thermoregulation, and metabolic issues.
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that human scalp hair significantly reduces solar radiation intake, with more tightly curled hair offering greater protection against heat gain compared to a naked scalp.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology” This article reviews the thermoregulation mechanisms in African and Asian elephants and highlights challenges from climate change, with no new empirical results presented.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that during the postnatal development of gray short-tailed opossums, skin transitions from facilitating gas exchange through a dense capillary network at birth to supporting thermoregulation, with significant changes in skin thickness and structure occurring by 35 days old.
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August 2003 in “Journal of comparative neurology” In this study, naked mole-rats demonstrated unique skin and hair follicle innervation features compared to other species, suggesting adaptations to their subterranean environment and poikilothermy.