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Vitamin A Plays Central Roles In Stem Cell Biology And Wound Repair

Vitamin A Plays Central Roles In Stem Cell Biology And Wound Repair

Whenever we cut ourselves stem cells rush to the rescue, growing new epidermis to cover the wound. But only some of these stem cells are normally dedicated to replenishing the epidermis that ultimately protects our body. Other stem cells are former hair follicle stem cells that usually promote hair growth but will also respond to …

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Better Skin While You Sleep

Sleeping Longer Can Lead To A Healthier Diet

Most of those beauty tips your mother gave you growing up hold true to this day: wash your face, use moisturizer, and get your sleep. Sometimes life gets in the way and makes it easy to bypass nightly routine, or you just need to jump into bed early, some people even lose track of time …

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