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Sensory neuron changes and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
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August 2020 The Shaven mutation in mice affects hair growth and causes a greasy coat due to abnormal lipid content.
Four transcription factors can convert mouse cells into hair cell-like cells, aiding hearing loss research and treatment.
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April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
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