Dec 16 2024SCIENCE
Untangling the Genes Behind Cashmere Softness
Ever wondered what makes cashmere so soft? Meet the Liaoning cashmere goat (LCG), known for its luxurious, long fibers. While LCG cashmere is already quite soft at an average of 16 microns, scientists are on a mission to make it even softer. They're diving into the world of DNA, trying to pinpoint which genes are in charge of cashmere fineness. Imagine this: they've...
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