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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Melanocyte progenitor cells are found in human fat tissue and can become mature melanocytes, which may help treat skin issues.
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September 2013 in “Science” Transplanted human Olig2+ astroglia may help improve learning and memory after a stroke.
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