Stem cells poised to self-destruct for the good of the embryo
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
Embryonic stem cells those revered cells that give rise to every cell type in the body just got another badge of honor. If they suffer damage that makes them a threat to the developing embryo, they swiftly fall on their swords for the greater good, according to a study published online May 3, 2012 in the journal Molecular Cell.
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