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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
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19 citations,
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
15 citations,
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March 2017 in “Genomics” Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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