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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” γδ T cells adapt uniquely to different tissues in mice.
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