Researchers at McGill University have developed a novel method for growing miniature salivary gland structures in a 3D gel, offering a potential future treatment for chronic dry mouth (xerostomia), which is often caused by radiation therapy or autoimmune diseases. By using hyaluronic acid-containing hydrogels, they successfully cultivated functional ‘mini-glands’ that mimic the behavior of natural salivary tissues, opening doors for potential therapies and disease modeling.

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