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October 2016 in “Journal of Biomolecular NMR” Solid-state NMR can effectively study keratin structure and treatment effects in fur.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” RSPO1 could help create new diabetes treatments by increasing pancreatic β cells.
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November 2023 in “Rice” PRX102 is essential for rice root hair growth by helping transport substances to the tips.
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