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tuft

[tuhft] / tʌft /


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To investigate, first author Koki Tohara, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at UCSF, used genetically engineered sensor cells placed next to tuft cells under a microscope.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

At first, tuft cells release a short burst of acetylcholine.

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

In it is a tuft of Mason's hair and she then shows everyone his handprints, made following his death.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

A tuft of hair grew from her chin.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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