Body may be able to 'coach' transplanted stem cells to differentiate appropriately
Monday, November 19, 2012 - 22:31
in Biology & Nature
Pluripotent stem cells are nature's double-edged sword. Because they can develop into a dizzying variety of cell types and tissues, they are a potentially invaluable therapeutic resource. However, that same developmental flexibility can lead to dangerous tumors called teratomas if the stem cells begin to differentiate out of control in the body.