Researchers have successfully developed bioengineered dental tissues resembling naturally formed teeth, including dentin, enamel, pulp, and periodontal ligament. The novel mineralized tissue interface formation demonstrates the therapeutic potential for regenerating tooth and bone from autologous stem cells.
The Salivaomics Knowledge Base (SKB) is an in silico saliva diagnostic atlas mapping salivary proteome and transcriptome to human chromosomes. The database includes profiles from healthy individuals and oral cancer patients, allowing for comparisons between groups. Future expansions will include other cancers and diseases.
Scientists report proteins in alligator blood may provide powerful new antibiotics to combat diabetic ulcers, severe burns, and antibiotic-resistant infections. Additionally, experts foresee 10 years of R&D to make solar energy competitive with petroleum.
A recent study suggests that estrogen reduces oxidative stress caused by mitochondria, increasing energy generation and protecting neurons from damage. This finding sheds light on how to develop effective Alzheimer therapeutics.
A newly discovered biological clock controls incremental growth in tooth enamel and skeletal bone tissue, affecting metabolic processes and lifespan. The rhythm varies across organisms, with humans having the most variation, and its impact on human behavior is being explored.
A newly discovered biological clock controls many metabolic functions and determines life span, operating on shorter time intervals for small mammals like rats and longer ones for larger animals like chimpanzees. The discovery was made by NYU dental professor Dr. Timothy Bromage while observing incremental growth lines in tooth enamel.