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June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
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December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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232 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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77 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
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