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November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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February 2006 in “Cancer Research” Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
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