Researchers from Harvard University are the first to demonstrate how low-power light can be used to trigger stem cells to regenerate tissue. This advancement in science offers a framework for future applications in the fields of regenerative medicine and restorative dentistry, specifically for bone regeneration, wound healing, and more.
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The research was first reported in Science Translational Medicine. Arany PR, et al. Transforming growth factor–β1 directs dental stem cell differentiation for regeneration. Science Translational Medicine, 2014.
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