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February 2019 in “Gene” Researchers found a good way to isolate hair follicle stem cells from newborn goats for further study.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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8 citations,
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8 citations,
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