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Posted on Sep 04, 2004, 10 a.m.
By Bill Freeman
(From Betterhumans). Researchers claim to have identified adult skin stem cells capable of differentiating into all kinds of skin tissue - at least in mice. "We've identified cells within skin that bear all the characteristics of true stem cells - the ability for self renewal and the multipotency required to differentiate into all lineages of epidermis and hair.
(From Betterhumans). Researchers claim to have identified adult skin stem cells capable of differentiating into all kinds of skin tissue - at least in mice. "We've identified cells within skin that bear all the characteristics of true stem cells - the ability for self renewal and the multipotency required to differentiate into all lineages of epidermis and hair." This raises the possibility of a regenerative cure for baldness based on stem cell medicine - something I mentioned briefly earlier this year. More importantly, the ability to manipulate and use multipotent skin stem cells should bring a welcome boost to regenerative medicine for a variety of serious injuries and conditions.
View the Article Under Discussion: http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2004-09-02-4
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View the Article Under Discussion: http://www.betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2004-09-02-4
Read More Longevity Meme Commentary: http://www.longevitymeme.org/news/
