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.

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Stem Cell Plasticity: A Double-Edged Sword

Two oligodendrocyte progenitor cells are being generated from adult stem cells nestled on the surface of brain ventricle

Scientists Discover “Gorditas” and Other Novel Brain Cell Types

The MSC: Regeneration Orchestrator

New Tools in the Works to Probe Adult Human Neurogenesis

Adult Cardiac Stem Cells Don’t Exist: Study

Texas Stem Cell Law Opens Door for Controversial Treatments

Can Young Stem Cells Make Older People Stronger?

DNA Replication Errors Contribute to Cancer Risk

Stem Cell Divisions Help Explain Cancer Risk

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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From Data to Discovery: Omics in Therapeutic Innovation

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Exploring Organoids for Disease Modeling Research

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

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

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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

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