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May 2026 in “Bioactive Materials” The microneedle patch helps regrow hair by restoring enzyme function in hair follicles.
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February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” June 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.