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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
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Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
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IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
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February 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” Japan improved its regulation of regenerative medicine to ensure safety and prevent unproven treatments.
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