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November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” Overexpressing SIMK in alfalfa boosts root hair growth, nodule clustering, and shoot biomass.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF isoforms can promote and sustain hair growth.
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