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September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New biomaterials can improve wound healing by promoting nerve and tissue regeneration.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” The study concluded that the new wound model can be used to evaluate skin regeneration and nerve growth.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse skin glands need healthy nerves to grow properly during hair growth phases.