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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” Oncogenic melanocyte stem cells can develop into melanoma similar to human cases.
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Melanoma characteristics vary by age, which could help doctors with diagnosis and prevention.
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The PI's development is closely linked to skin and hair pigmentation in macaques.
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