Mini-organs from stem cells show promise for treating severe dry mouth

Researchers have developed salivary gland mini-organs from pluripotent stem cells, offering a potential new treatment for severe dry mouth. This condition, often caused by cancer radiation therapy and autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's, significantly impairs speaking, swallowing, and eating. The advancement marks a hopeful step toward addressing a problem long considered difficult to treat.

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