Study finds blood cells can be reprogrammed to act as embryonic stem cells
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 13:42
in Biology & Nature
(WASHINGTON, April 20, 2009) - In a recent study, U.S. researchers have reprogrammed cells found in circulating blood into cells that are molecularly and functionally indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells, a revolutionary achievement that provides a readily accessible source of stem cells and an alternative to harvesting embryonic stem cells.