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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” Engineered skin with hair follicles can improve burn treatments.
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November 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The spiny mouse can regenerate its skin without scarring, which could help us learn how to heal human skin better.
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May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” 3D bioprinting can now create skin with hair-like structures for medical use.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.
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