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Cells rejuvenated by stem cell approach

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Old human cells were exposed to proteins used in stem cell technology. These proteins, called Yamanaka factors, are used to transform standard cells to pluripotent stem cells. They can also rejuvenate old human cells so that they look like young ones in a lab dish.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Science News