Sharks! Can they help humans grow new teeth?

A recent study has found the genes responsible for replacing shark teeth continuously throughout its life time. The interesting part is these genes are also present in humans.

Full article: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/shark-teeth-human-tooth-loss-study-1...

Related article: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/science-news/2016/february/shark-genes-...

Video to show how 3D rendered micro-CT scans can be used to analyse tooth development in sharks: http://chondrichthyes.myspecies.info/file-colorboxed/56

Thu, 2016-02-18 10:40 -- Brettc
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