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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
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The hydrogel with 20% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was the best for potential therapeutic use.
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