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March 2022 in “Nature Protocols” Scientists created hair-growing skin models from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin diseases.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Current skin repair methods for severe burns are inadequate, but stem cells and new materials show promise for better healing.
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March 2023 in “Science Advances” A wearable patch speeds up healing of chronic wounds by monitoring and treating them.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” 3D skin models better mimic human skin and melanoma progression than older methods.
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
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