The ability to repair tissue following injuries is essential for the survival of all animals. Following wounding, the skin is repaired by activating, migrating, and dividing skin stem cells. Defects of wound healing in humans lead to chronic wounds that constitute a significant clinical problem with a huge financial burden. The ability to repair tissue following injuries is essential for the survival of all animals. Following wounding, the skin is repaired by activating, migrating, and dividing skin stem cells. Defects of wound healing in humans lead to chronic wounds that constitute a significant clinical problem with a huge financial burden. Cell & Microbiology Molecular & Computational biology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories