Stem cells hold the secret to regenerating tissue and maintaining youthful features. Yet, certain cells, such as melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), fail earlier than others, leading to visible signs of ...

Certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but get stuck as people age and so lose their ability to mature and maintain hair color, a new study ...

In vitiligo, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. The inner ear contains melanocytes, so vitiligo may also affect a person’s hearing. Patches ...