An abstract illustration of a tooth on a bluish background, signifying teeth that are a source of multipotent dental stem cells that can have therapeutic applications in dental diseases and beyond.

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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

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus. 

Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of? 

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Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?

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A Sweeter Living Space Promoted Bacterial Survival in Flies

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Stem Cells Dine on Dying Neighbors to Keep Tissues Fit&nbsp;

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Image of David Rossi. He wears a striped shirt with a dark gray jacket as he smiles at the camera.

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A woman lying on a couch holding a hot water bottle against her lower stomach.

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Zeroing In on the Causes of Endometriosis

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Phage Proteins Help Improve Drug Delivery

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Waves breaking on a beach while a full moon rises in the background.

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How Does the Moon Influence Animal Behavior?

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Image of activated STING protein (pink) and the transcription factor TFEB (green), which is shuttled into the nucleus to facilitate lysosome biogenesis.

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Image of activated STING protein (pink) and the transcription factor TFEB (green), which is shuttled into the nucleus to facilitate lysosome biogenesis.&nbsp;

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A STING Operation in Safeguarding Cells from Stress

Genetics and tolerance shake up how alcohol affects each person, creating a unique cocktail of experiences.