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October 2013 in “Nature Communications” Bioengineered lacrimal glands can restore tear production and protect eyes.
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December 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.
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