Medical Xpress July 4, 2024
Stem cells are like the emergency tool kit of the human body. They have the unique ability to form into other types of specialized cells—from immune cells to brain cells. They can divide and regenerate indefinitely to repair and replenish our system on command.
The ability to culture stem cells in the lab and grow them into any type of cell we need is the Holy Grail of medicine. This ability could, for instance, enable clinicians to create an endless stock of new cells for repairing damaged tissues and organs. However, to unearth that Holy Grail, we need a comprehensive understanding of how stem cells replicate and transition into different cell types.
New research from USC’s Alfred E. Mann Department...
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