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- 1Hidden RNA Switch May Shape Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles Before Birth▼A Hidden RNA Switch May Shape Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles Before Birth
New research suggests a previously unnoticed RNA switch may influence how hair follicles develop in cashmere goats before birth, potentially affecting the fineness and quality of the cashmere fiber the animals later produce. The finding points to prenatal genetic mechanisms as key to one of the wool industry's most valuable traits, opening possible avenues for breeding and biotechnology.
- 2Anna Thommesen's textile 'Red, Yellow, Green' draws fresh attention●'Rødt, gult, grønt' (Red, Yellow, Green), beautiful weave with linen and dyed wool by Anna Thommesen #art #artwork #weav
Anna Thommesen's woven work 'Rødt, gult, grønt' (Red, Yellow, Green), made with linen and dyed wool, is being shared and praised in art circles. The Danish weaver, known for her geometric abstract tapestries, is celebrated for her mastery of colour and texture, and the piece is being highlighted by collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts.