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November 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract is safe, has strong antioxidants, and effectively heals wounds.
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Understanding different species' regeneration can improve mammalian healing.
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.