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December 1957 in “Experimental Cell Research” The glassy layer of hair follicles has different fibril sizes and arrangements in guinea pigs and young mice.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” FGF-1 causes spiral ganglion neurites to branch more.
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” Using gelatin sponges for deep skin wounds helps bone marrow cells repair tissue without scarring.
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