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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
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August 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Nestin is found in hair follicle progenitor cells, linking them to neural stem cells.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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January 2003 Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
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Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
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