U-M researchers connect the dots for stem cells, aging and cancer
Stem cells, cancer and getting old – all buzzwords. They’re also major players in new research on stem cells by the University of Michigan.University researchers are exploring the possibility that four genes previously identified as genes that can control cancer also play significant roles in stem cell formation and aging. These genes can switch on or off to prevent tumor formation along with control stem cells ability to replace worn-out tissues and shut them down during aging.The study helps explain why embryonic stem cells show much more potential than adult stem cells at regenerating damaged tissues. Put simply, it shows that adult stem cells lose their effectiveness as they age.Source: University of MichiganWriter: Jon Zemke
Stem cells, cancer and getting old – all buzzwords. They’re also major players in new research on stem cells by the University of Michigan.
University researchers are exploring the possibility that four genes previously identified as genes that can control cancer also play significant roles in stem cell formation and aging. These genes can switch on or off to prevent tumor formation along with control stem cells ability to replace worn-out tissues and shut them down during aging.
The study helps explain why embryonic stem cells show much more potential than adult stem cells at regenerating damaged tissues.
Put more simply, the research shows that adult stem cells lose their effectiveness as they age.
Source: University of Michigan
Writer: Jon Zemke
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