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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
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March 2022 in “Nano Letters” The document explains how to make antibacterial microneedles inspired by lamprey teeth to help heal infected wounds.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
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