Stell Cell Biology
Much research is being undertaken on cells that have the ability to differentiate
into other cell types and used to regenerate damaged tissue and organs.
The field is advancing at a rapid pace with new discoveries reported in
scientific literature on a weekly basis. Broadly speaking, most research
within the area is targeted at understanding the differentiation process
in embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
This field of research has enormous implications for the future of medicine,
from streamlining the drug development process to eventually developing
cell therapies. In the future stem cells may be used to treat such conditions
as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord
injuries.
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