Stem Cells from Skin Cells

[IndianSpringsGuy]

Seems to be a major development in cell research and maybe a huge boost in stem cell research.

By adding four genes to a skin cell, cells that behave just like a stem cell have been created. New finding being published per the following news story.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/21/science/21stem.html?ex=1353301200&en=f3e835e2ecc593ac&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss

[futurenurse]

Yeah, we had a small discussion in class today about stem cells. It is amazing how far we've come in such a small amount of time!:)