reverting developed stem cells

Scientists time-reverse developed stem cells to make them ‘embryonic’ again

March 24, 2016

May help avoid ethically controversial use of human embryos for research and support other research goals University of Michigan Medical School researchers have discovered a way to convert mouse stem cells (taken from an embryo) that have  become “primed” (reached the stage where they can  differentiate, or develop into every specialized cell in the body) to a “naïve” (unspecialized) state by simply adding a drug. This breakthrough has the potential to … more…