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Sensory neuron and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
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Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes happen independently during skin maintenance.
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Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
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Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.