The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
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August 2020 The Shaven mutation in mice affects hair growth and causes a greasy coat due to abnormal lipid content.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.