Signals from the external microenvironment or 'niche' determine the fate of stem cells. In the hair follicle, stem cells themselves seem to act as a niche for the adjoining muscle cells that cause goosebumps.
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Morgan, B. A hair-raising tale. Nature 471, 586–587 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/471586a
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