Barbara Balaam

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK have developed a groundbreaking protein-based gel that leverages calcium and phosphate ions, naturally abundant in human saliva, to repair and regenerate damaged tooth enamel.

This innovation, detailed in a study published in Nature Communications, represents a potential shift away from traditional "drill and fill" dentistry toward true enamel restoration.

The gel mimics the natural proteins that guide enamel formation during infancy. When applied to teeth, it forms a thin, robust layer that seeps into cracks and eroded areas.

Acting as a scaffold, it attracts and organizes calcium and phosphate from saliva (or even donated saliva samples), promoting "epitaxial mineralization"—a process where new enamel crystals grow in perfect alignment with the existing tooth structure, restoring its hardness and architecture.

Lab tests showed the regenerated enamel withstands real-world stresses like brushing, chewing, and acidic exposure (e.g., soda) as well as—or better than—natural enamel. It remained intact for weeks in simulated oral environments.

[Hasan, A. et al. Biomimetic supramolecular protein matrix restores structure and properties of human dental enamel. Nat Commun 16, 9434 (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64982-y]

[Earth @earthcurated]

The dandelion is said to echo all three: sun in its bloom, moon in its seed head, stars in its drifting seeds. A small flower holding a whole sky. ✨🌼🌙⭐️

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NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS HE'S "IN THE STUDIO NOW" TO TALKSPORT
#Oasis

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

@liamgallagher Biblical!! 😆💖🙏

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@BammeisterProf @carlyjohnson123 @liamgallagher Is that it 😂😂

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

@oasis Just bought this 🤩 but just trying to work out why they are not on the cover photo as normal? Anyone know?

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

https://t.co/KZGxTWYEis

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

@liamgallagher I thought that was George Michael at first 😂😂

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@CenkKaptanoglu @Spireboxer @liamgallagher 😂😂

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

@Spireboxer @liamgallagher 🤣👍🤣

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https://t.co/3SN3sCh1Q4

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@liamgallagher Keen

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@Kaylee48481 @SurePetcare Mine is doing the same since yesterday

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@GBThaTTer72 @Daithi19761 @liamgallagher 😂😂

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Congrats Chloe and Harriet 🥳😘

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Congratulations Chloe 🥳🤩😂

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@shellyhotham @liamgallagher Same 😂

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@liamgallagher Happy birthday Liam 🥳🎶🎂🍻😘💕💝

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

@Dr_Heavenly Why are you Huskies always outside your house?

[Barbara Balaam @BarbaraBalaam]

Probably all be a load of lies and not the real truth!! 🙄