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Tufts Researchers Bioengineer Human-Like Teeth from Bovine Cells

2/8/2025

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Researchers at Tufts University have made a groundbreaking leap in dental science by bioengineering human-like teeth using a blend of bovine and human cells in miniature pigs. Under the leadership of Pamela Yelick, their experiments reveal that these lab-grown teeth are forming hard layers akin to natural human teeth, heralding a new era for functional dental implants.

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Researchers at Tufts University have made a groundbreaking leap in dental science by bioengineering human-like teeth using a blend of bovine and human cells in miniature pigs. Under the leadership of Pamela Yelick, their experiments reveal that these lab-grown teeth are forming hard layers akin to natural human teeth, heralding a new era for functional dental implants.