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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” New techniques have enhanced our understanding of how stem cells function and the role of mutations in aging tissues, which may influence future cancer therapies.
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January 2015 in “Development” Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
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