The Emergent Power of Human Cellular vs Mouse Models in Translational Hair Research

    Ana Rita Castro, Carlos Portinha, Elsa Logarinho
    Studysummary This review highlights the limitations of mouse models in human hair loss research and emphasizes the potential of using human cell bioengineered models and artificial intelligence for future advancements, but reports no new clinical results.
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