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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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April 2009 in “Journal of comparative neurology” P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
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January 2003 Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
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