Source: Duke University Medical Center
Posted: September 30, 2006
Summary:
Scientists have identified a gene that controls the development of taste buds.The researchers made their discovery in mice, but they believe the same process occurs in humans. According to the researchers, the findings will help scientists better understand how the behavior of certain stem cells is controlled. The new findings could also lead to a better understanding of developmental disorders of the gut caused by mutations in the human version of the gene and restore loss of taste often reported by cancer patients during chemotherapy or radiation therapy treatments.
Commentary: Maybe this finding will enable scientists to gain a new understanding about how to manipulate stem cell behavior in order to determine stem cell fate, and also lead to treatments for developmental disorders of the gut and lead to improved well-being for cancer patients who have loss taste sensation.
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