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September 2023 in “Experimental physiology” A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
February 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Merkel cells stabilize nerve endings in the skin, and they change independently of each other.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
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January 2024 in “Archives of pharmacy practice” The skin is vital for protection, temperature control, fluid balance, immunity, and sensing, with damage affecting daily life and mental health.