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Article: Stem cells may hold key to toothy grin; scientists say growing teeth might replace dental implants.(Biotech)
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- San Diego Business Journal
- Article date:
- May 30, 2005
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They are hailed as medicine's greatest hope for the future.
Stem cells, in particular embryonic stem cells, because of their unique ability to grow into specific types of tissue, may eventually be used to treat some of the most devastating diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, as well as spinal cord injuries. La Jolla's Burnham Institute, the Salk Institute, the Scripps Research Institute, and UC San Diego are all hoping to make significant contributions.
Meanwhile, a team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health also hope to turn stem cells into therapies--but mainly to re-create smiles.
Pamela Gehron Robey, a bone ...