Source: St. John's University
Date: November 15, 2007
Summary:
Researchers at St. John's University have discovered that mouse embryonic stem cells, when artificially manipulated, have the capacity to transform into intact biomembranes, or cell tissues, while other normal and cancerous human cells do not. Specifically, the researchers believe they have found a way to chemically ‘program’ mouse stem cells to develop into tissues resembling human skin cells and certain membranous stomach cells, such as those found in organs like the large and small intestines.
