Scientists have taught cell to communicate with each other, allowing them to leave instruction to become a tooth cell. This is seen as a major step in the effort to regrow teeth.

  • @dysprosium@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    501 month ago

    Teeth, kidneys, heart. If we can fully grow these of the patient’s dna, that would be mind blowing, and I’d say we’re living in the future

    • IAmLamp
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      151 month ago

      Each time I read another story about them finding how to regrow teeth, I’m reminded of Star Trek 4 where the little old woman grew a new kidney thanks to McCoy giving her a pill and proclaiming they’re in the dark ages.