Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Biomineralization

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Gene behind delayed, softer teeth found in zebrafish study

A research team at the Korea University College of Medicine has uncovered a genetic mechanism responsible for delayed tooth development and impaired mineralization. The team, led by Professor Hae-chul Park (Department of ...

Microcalcification 'fingerprints' can yield info about cancer

An interdisciplinary collaboration 10 years in the making used a materials science approach to "fingerprint" the calcium mineral deposits known as microcalcifications that reveal pathological clues to the progression of breast ...