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April 2012 in “Development” Skin needs dermal β-catenin activity for hair growth and skin cell multiplication.
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October 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
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