Human skin cells used in animal-free cosmetic tests
Date:
June 23, 2016
Source:
Reuters - Innovations Video Online / Powered by NewsLook.com
Summary:
UK-based lab XCellR8 is developing animal-free versions of cosmetics tests, using cells from human skin donated by plastic surgery patients. Matthew Stock reports.
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