Boston University researchers hope stem cells extracted from teeth can lead them to an alternative to root canals.
(Barry Chin/Globe Staff)
Stem cell scientists seek way to grow teeth
Boston University researchers hope stem cells extracted from teeth can lead them to an alternative to root canals.
(Barry Chin/Globe Staff)
First, it was cord blood. Now, baby teeth? For centuries, people have been discarding body fluids and tissues that scientists are now examining as possible sources of stem cells for medical applications. (Full article: 842 words)
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