Scientists Discover Mechanism Responsible For Cell Flexibility

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Scientists Discover Mechanism Responsible For Cell Flexibility

Embryonic cells have been for a long time the subject for heated debates concerning ethics, and because of their dodgy reputation the real benefits medicine can draw form the use of these type of cells has been severely overlooked.

Embryonic cells are those cells in the growing fetus that can basically turn in anything in the human body, be it muscle, skin, liver or brain. With the help of these cells, theoretically, scientists can grow in labs different organs to replace those that are not functioning well in the people seeking a transplant.

In a recent paper, published in the journal, Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, Professors Yehudit Bergman and Howard Cedar of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School have pointed out the process responsible for turning off cell flexibility.

This s a major step forward as if this process is understood, scientists have a fighting chance of controlling better the cells in our own organisms. Apparently, the gene responsible for this process is called G9a, and it is responsible for locking cells on to a single function for the rest of our lives.

In the beginning, all the cells in a fetus re the same, in time they grow and specialize, some become organs and others become muscle and brain. The process was known for a while, but it was not known what was triggering this lock on.

This new discovery can be used in the process of repairing damaged cells in different types of conditions. These latest information could provide in time a better treatment for those suffering of cancer or diabetes.

[dhoni]

this is really amazing idea
the scientist are discovering many intelligent ideas