Stem cell study uncovers molecular pathway for enamel regeneration
Researchers at the University of Washington have identified a molecular pathway that could potentially allow for the regeneration of tooth enamel. This discovery addresses the long-standing challenge that enamel, the body's hardest substance, cannot naturally repair itself once damaged.
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