Tooth root development relies on precise coordination of cellular signals, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Researchers have uncovered how two proteins, Gli2 and Gli3, work together to ...

The interaction between Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) and surrounding mesenchymal cells is crucial for root dentin formation. HERS influences tooth root development and odontoblast ...

In a visit meant to hear about everyday life rather than a sales pitch, Assistant U.S. Commerce Secretary Alejandra Castillo spent a few hours Wednesday meeting with Southeast Alaska Natives ...

The ability of rice plants to modify their root systems to adapt to the surrounding soil water conditions is a great example of a phenomenon called phenotype plasticity. However, the exact mechanism ...

Soil doesn’t just hold plants in place—it breathes life into them. When dirt packs down too tight, roots struggle to spread, water drains poorly, and even the strongest-looking plants start to show ...