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Using stem cells to regenerate parts of the skull, scientists corrected skull shape and reversed learning and memory deficits in young mice with craniosynostosis, a condition estimated to affect 1 in every 2,500 infants born in the United States.

Recent studies by NIDCR immunologists and neuroscientists indicate that not all itch is created equal, and that treatments tailored to specific kinds of itch may offer more effective relief than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein prevented bone loss from periodontal (gum) disease in mice, pointing to a potential treatment avenue for gum disease and other inflammatory conditions.

NIDCR researchers and colleagues found that a tooth-hardening protein prevents bone loss in mice, which could lead to potential treatments for conditions marked by bone loss, including severe gum disease and osteoporosis.