17897 Scientists have learned to turn cells into stem cells by using antibodies

Scientists have learned to turn cells into stem cells by using antibodies



Stem cells represent a generic item, from which the body builds tissue and organs. Immature stem cells are able to renew themselves, to divide and further differentiate into specialized cells. Ten years ago, scientists made a very important discovery: they managed to reprogram skin cells through the introduction in their DNA certain genes, so that they became stem cells. Now, scientists from the SCRIPPS Research Institute have managed to do the same thing, but without complicated genetic manipulation.

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