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Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
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August 2003 in “Development” Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles in adult skin but may increase cancer risk.
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
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