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To: LibWhacker
To test this idea, Sharpe and his fellow researchers drilled holes into the molars of mice, mimicking cavities. They then soaked tiny collagen sponges (which are made from the same protein found in dentin) in various drugs known to stimulate Wnt signaling, including tideglusib, a compound that has been investigated in clinical trials for its potential to treat Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders.

Tide pods? OK, I'm just kidding...

I think they are also looking at stem cells as an alternative to knee replacements.

5 posted on 02/03/2018 9:47:35 PM PST by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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Yep. Big in Florida. A bit expensive still but soon to be a regular procedure when they get costs down.


29 posted on 02/04/2018 4:25:09 AM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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