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Stem cells in the teeth and gums are multipotent and easily accessible. Scientists are researching ways to harness their power for therapies beyond dentistry.

Dental Stem Cells Regenerate More Than Just Smiles

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of? 

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Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Placenta

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TS Digest Turns One

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Crushing ChIP Like Never Before

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Demystifying Cell Culture Through Oxygen Analysis

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The Making of a Memory

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Quality Control for Cell and Gene Therapy

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How Microbes Craft Cheese Flavors

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Why Does Drinking Water Feel so Rewarding When One is Parched?

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 Scientists seek citizens’ help to survey placental mitochondria in complicated and healthy pregnancies.