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December 2019 in “Iranian Biomedical Journal” Hair follicle stem cells help burns heal faster and stronger.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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