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26 citations,
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26 citations,
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26 citations,
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26 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” New drugs for heart disease may be developed from molecules secreted by stem cells.
26 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
26 citations,
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25 citations,
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25 citations,
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25 citations,
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24 citations,
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24 citations,
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23 citations,
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21 citations,
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20 citations,
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