Not Signed In - Expression Of "Blimp1" Gene Leads To The Discovery Of Cells Responsible For Skin's Sebaceous Gland
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 11:00 PM EST
... Mice may not get zits, but they do have oily skin. This week, new research on mice from Rockefeller University shows how the cells responsible for oil production develop, and uncovers clues about how stem cells renew and differentiate.The research focuses on the skin's sebaceous gland, which is linked to the hair shaft and secretes an oily mixture called sebum. [click link for full article] ...
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