March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists can now create skin with hair by reprogramming cells in wounds.
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Bioengineered tooth germ can restore whole teeth in dogs.
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December 2013 in “Current Oral Health Reports” Bioengineered teeth could replace damaged teeth and restore oral functions.
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December 2012 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells similar to embryonic stem cells.
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.