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Putative interfollicular stem cells of skin epidermis possess a specific mechanical signature that evolves during aging
Sarah Miny, Gaël Runel, Julien Chlasta…·Christelle Bonod‐Bidaud
The paper investigates mechanical properties of interfollicular stem cells (ISCs) and their niche during aging, finding ISCs are stiffer than other basal cells and their mechanical environment deteriorates with age.