tuft
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"What we found is that tuft cells are doing something neurons do, but by a completely different mechanism," Tohara said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
In contrast, mice that lacked the ability to produce acetylcholine in their tuft cells continued eating normally.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
These EC cells are known to produce sensations such as nausea, pain, and general gut discomfort, but it was unclear whether they directly interact with tuft cells.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
"He forgot the eyes at first, so we got him a carrot, put the nose on and he put some eyes on and gave it a little hair tuft," she explained.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025
One day a tuft of pure white hair appeared on the back of his head.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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