Thursday, April 10, 2008

Scientists uncover the potential to control adult stem cells

Source: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Date: 10 April 2008

Summary:

Research being presented today at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh represents a step towards the use of Adult Stem Cells (ASCs) to repair damaged tissue. Speaking at the conference in Edinburgh, Professor Cay Kielty of the University of Manchester describes how she and her team have uncovered a messaging system that instructs ASCs to contribute to tissue repair in response to chemical signals in the body.