The Role of Hair

Molecular biophysicist Prof David Parry from Massey University and his long-held fascination with fibrous proteins... what is the role of hair?

Cross-section showing melanin.

Hair formation in follicle.

Scanning electron micrograph of wool cuticle.

Wool fibre showing paracortex.

Wool fibre showing orthocortex.

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