(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.
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