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December 2018 in “Genes & Development” Lung repair involves both dedicated and flexible stem cells, important for developing new treatments.
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A spayed dog with vaginal bone structures causing infection was successfully treated by removing the bones and administering medication.
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April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
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