NIDCR Science News - August 2019

A monthly update of NIDCR-supported science advances, as reported by grantee institutions and NIH.

Genes Are Key to Oral Health & Beyond International study reveals shared genetic links between dental & metabolic diseases. NIDCR • August 23, 2019 Addressing Gender Inequality Among Dental & Oral Health Researchers Despite some disparities, male & female applicants funded at same rates. NIDCR • August 19, 2019 High-sugar intake worsens autoimmune disease in mice NIH Research Matters • August 27, 2019 Study Identifies Protein Responsible for Mechanism Behind Bone Loss University of California Los Angeles • August 7, 2019 ‘Bone in a Dish’ Opens New Window on Cancer Initiation, Metastasis, Bone Healing Oregon Health & Science University • August 6, 2019 Another Trick Up the Immune System’s Sleeve: Regrowing Blood Vessels Harvard University • July 31, 2019