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Hair growth is maintained by specific cell signals.
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Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
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Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
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