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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Stem cells from elderly skin can become neurons, offering potential for brain therapy.
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January 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” K15 is a reliable marker for studying stem cells in dog hair follicle tumors.
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March 2011 in “Nature Communications” Cells from a skin condition can create new hair follicles and similar growths in mice, and a specific treatment can reduce these effects.
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