"We can use sharks to really get a feel for how teeth are regenerated"

[barryqwalsh]

Sharks and humans share the same teeth genes
Humans and sharks share the same genes that allow for the regeneration of teeth according to scientists from the University of Sheffield.

Dr Gareth Fraser who led the research team said in humans these genes are switched off but "we can use sharks to really get a feel for how teeth are regenerated".

He told 5 live's Sam Walker this research could one day lead to humans being able to "make a tooth when they would need it" in the same way sharks continue to regrow teeth throughout their lifetime.

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Sunday 14 February 2016.


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Sharks and humans share the same teeth genes, In Short - BBC Radio 5 live

 

[Moonglow]

We did get the short end of the gene stick on regeneration of teeth and other body parts..

 

[barryqwalsh]

We did get the short end of the gene stick on regeneration of teeth and other body parts..

Yes, we did. However, research in Gene Editing and Bioprinting is going to change all that. In the decades ahead, bio-technology will revolution healthcare.

 

[barryqwalsh]

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[Moonglow]

We did get the short end of the gene stick on regeneration of teeth and other body parts..

Yes, we did. However, research in Gene Editing and Bioprinting is going to change all that. In the decades ahead, bio-technology will revolution healthcare.

Not if the religious right has anything to say about it.

 

[I amso IR]

All of that ended when Eve took the apple. It has been down hill since then.

 

[barryqwalsh]

We did get the short end of the gene stick on regeneration of teeth and other body parts..

Yes, we did. However, research in Gene Editing and Bioprinting is going to change all that. In the decades ahead, bio-technology will revolution healthcare.

Not if the religious right has anything to say about it.

They may block, or delay, the development in the US, but many countries are working on biotechnology research. It will happen, it is just a question of time.