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May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.
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Transplanted rat hair follicles grew hair and had increased but not fully restored nerve connections in mice.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
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December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
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October 2023 in “Science advances” Touching hair can activate nearby nerve cells through signals from the hair's outer layer.