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For years, no one knew what caused toxic epidermal necrolysis. Deep visual proteomics has now identified not only the cause, but a strong candidate for a cure. 

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Finally, Scientists Uncover the Genetic Basis of Fingerprints

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FDA To Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply via Intradermal Injection

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Robot Finger’s Living Skin Stretches, Heals Like the Real Thing

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Researchers Create Hair-Growing Skin Organoids

Child Receives Transgenic Skin

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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Exploring Organoids for Disease Modeling Research

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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