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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Groundbreaking study could rewrite textbooks about how hair grows and spark new treatments

A previously unseen network of cells plays a critical role in helping hair emerge from the roots, according to a study that may rewrite textbooks and lead to new hairfall treatments.

Until now, it was thought that the human hair emerged due to an upward push from the root.

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