epidermis
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"We discovered at least two different stem cell populations -- one that regenerates tissues such as epidermis and neurons, and another that forms muscles and connective tissue," says Adelmann.
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The epidermis, the top layer of the skin, protects the body from external aggression.
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"As alternatives to autologous skin grafts, artificial skin substitutes including cultured epidermis and reconstituted skins have been developed," says the lead author of the study Dr. Hisato Nagano.
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With this delivery method, drugs can pass through the tough outer layer of the epidermis, which can't be penetrated by creams applied to the skin.
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In insects, specific genes became specialised in muscles and in the epidermis for cuticle formation, contributing to their ability to fly.
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