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66 citations,
May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
179 citations,
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May 2007 in “Nature” Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.
96 citations,
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205 citations,
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