BioMatRx hopes to use stem cells to rescue older teeth
The Tooth Fairy would be impressed. BioMatRx Inc. is developing technology that uses stem cells to repair and regrow diseased teeth, especially in older patients. The startup, based in Edina, Minnesota, recently won the lifescience category in the annual Minnesota Cup and could win the entire competition next week.
Wisdom teeth could be stem cell source
TOKYO, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A study has found that human wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue that could be used to create stem cells, researchers say. Stem cell - Biology - Wisdom tooth - Biotechnology - Tissue
A New Cleantech Taxonomy
Classic definitions of cleantech, and the industries under its umbrella, have gotten long in the tooth. The sector has changed, and taxonomies haven't kept up.
Hospice bans distracted driving
Cell phones, blue tooth and texting have become a part of everyday life, but Willow Tree Hospice employees are keeping the technology turned off - while they are driving. In June, following educational training, a new policy went into effect banning the use of electronic devices while driving during work hours. Failure to comply with the policy can mean immediate dismissal.
'First Tooth Fairy' visits Indian Springs
The Tooth Fairy, the elusive being who takes the baby teeth a child loses before developing permanent teeth and makes the experience more interesting and pleasant by leaving money or a gift, appears in various forms in different cultures.
Tiger's troubled tooth mended
HE'S no toothless tiger - but it took three hours in the dentist's chair to make sure Adelaide Zoo resident Tuan stays that way.
