NIDCR Science News - September 2018

Autotherapies: New Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine NIDCR Director Dr. Martha Somerman and coauthors outline research advances based on the body’s innate healing abilities. NIDCR • September 27, 2018 Clear Up This Stem-Cell Mess NIDCR intramural scientist Dr. Pamela Robey coauthors Nature commentary on the scientific pitfalls of using the loosely defined term “mesenchymal stem cell.”  Nature • September 26, 2018 Study Identifies Stem Cell that Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in Humans Stanford University • September 20, 2018