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September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
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January 2005 in “Cytotherapy” The meeting highlighted important advances in stem cell research and its potential for creating new medical treatments.
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
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