NIDCR Science News - January 2020

A monthly update of NIDCR-supported science advances, as reported by grantee institutions and NIH.

How the Mouth Heals Itself Newly identified oral stem cell key to rapid recovery from injury NIH Research Matters • December 10, 2019 NIDCR Postdoc Award Focuses on Mentoring Sang-A Park memorial fellow embraces role as educator, investigator NIDCR • December 20, 2019 NIDCR Science Stories Featured in NIH Research Matters 2019 Research Highlights Compound reduces chronic itch in mice Nanoparticle robots sweep away biofilms Hydrogels Control Inflammation to Help Healing Rice University • December 16, 2019