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January 2019 in “Animal Biotechnology” A newly found RNA in Cashmere goats may play a role in hair growth and development.
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January 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Silibinin at 0.5 μg/ml helps hair follicle stem cells turn into neurons.
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February 2018 in “Immunity” Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.