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Scientists overcome major hurdle in the ability to regrow teeth (www.bbc.com)
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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.

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[–] IAmLamp@fedia.io 15 points 1 week 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.