Sunday, February 18, 2007

Japanese scientists grow teeth from single cells

Source: Reuters
Posted: February 18, 2007 9:10PM EST

Summary:

Japanese researchers reported they had grown normal-looking teeth from single cells in lab dishes, and transplanted them into mice. After growing them, they found their structures had developed into compounds that make teeth, including dentin, enamel, dental pulp, blood vessels, and periodontal ligaments.