Breakthrough gel could make tooth decay a thing of the past
Independent - 05-Nov-2025Nottingham scientists develop a protein-based gel that repairs and regenerates damaged teeth
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Nottingham scientists develop a protein-based gel that repairs and regenerates damaged teeth
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