Thursday, September 12, 2013

Cells Inside Mice Turned Embryonic


Scientists have been able to modify the cells inside adult mice and regress them back into an embryonic state which might enable them to regenerate or rebuild damaged tissue structures:



http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-stem-cells-mice-20130911,0,3939125.story

Unfortunately, the technique is far from perfect, as the reverted stem cells have a tendency to grow tumors. One day however, this might become the basis for the long-awaited regenerative medicine which could enable people to re-grow lost arms, legs, eyes, and other organs.

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