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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

this posted article said the trial is being done on 2 to 7 year olds

Huh?

Now, scientists will see just how similar, because humans will soon undergo a similar trial in September of this year. Lasting 11 months, this study will focus on 30 males between the ages of 30 and 64—each missing at least one tooth.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But are they missing a tooth due to a genetic issue? Or are they missing a tooth from losing an adult tooth, already?

Need a better source.

Need a better source.

Here's some of the earlier research on mice and ferrets: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abf1798