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February 2014 in “Stem cells translational medicine” Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
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July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
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72 citations,
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June 2005 in “Genes & development” β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
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