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The origin of hair: The evolution of the trichocyte

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The researchers trace the origin and evolution of the hair follicle, which may predate the evolution of mammals.

Hair is a defining feature of mammals and was essential for their adaptation to a range of ecological niches. To shine a light on the evolution of hair, Professor Thomas Litman of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Professor Wilfred D Stein of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, investigate the ancient origins of the proteins which interact structurally with […]

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