Science Repairs Teeth

Studies reported by the National Academy of Sciences indicate that a peptide, called melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) encourages the regeneration of bones.  The ACS Nano journal reported that a group of French researchers have applied this science to teeth, which have a similar chemical structure to bones.  They found that the peptide, in gel form, when placed next to incipient cavities in the teeth of mice, caused the cells that made up those teeth to regenerate in less than 30 days, and the cavities to disappear.  Popular media sources trumpet this research as the future demise of the dreaded dental drill!

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