A neural crest cell (a type of stem cell) begins with the ability to differentiate into any number of specialist cell types, but it also appears to retain the capacity to “change its mind” and differentiate anew when the circumstances are right, according to new research from the University of Bath. As a result of this hyper-flexibility, the possibilities for these cells in replacing damaged human tissue is likely to be even greater than previously thought.
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Source: Phys.org