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Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.
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Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
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