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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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October 2005 in “PubMed” Keratin 19 expression in certain skin cells is temporary and not a reliable stem cell marker.
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November 2013 in “Nature” Certain mature cells in mouse lungs can turn back into stem cells to aid in tissue repair.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Physiology” The method allows precise cell removal without harming nearby tissues.
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Insect eggshells form through specialized cell processes and gene regulation, with potential for pest control innovations.
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January 2015 in “Development” Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Ng2+ perivascular cells in mouse skin come from specific fibroblast types and help in tissue repair.
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January 2006 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Researchers found that bulge cells from human hair can grow quickly in culture and have properties of hair follicle stem cells, which could be useful for skin treatments.
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October 2018 in “Cell Reports” Lgr5 and Lgr6 stem cells quickly adapt to help heal wounds.