Friday, April 1, 2016

Marvels of Science

Scientists in Japan have successfully transplanted mice with lab-grown skin that has more of the organ's working parts in place than ever before. Starting with stem cells made from a mouse's gums, they managed to craft skin with multiple layers - as well as hair follicles and glands.  When implanted into a "nude mouse" with a suppressed immune system, it integrated well and sprouted hairs.

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