Scientists overcome major hurdle in the ability to regrow teeth (www.bbc.com)

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Scientists have taught cell to communicate with each other, allowing them to leave instruction to become a tooth cell. This is seen as a major step in the effort to regrow teeth.

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[-] wallybeavis@lemmings.world 3 points 1 week ago

Forget sharks with lasers, I want a narwhal tusk on my head!

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 week ago

imagine it catching every time you walk through a door absent mindedly

[-] Jerb322@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

It would be pointing out of your upper lip, though....it needs some kind of root to hold it in place. Better of with some horns, like an ibex or spring buck. Imo.