Stem cells can be reprogrammed into any body part
By reverting adult cells into a flexible state, scientists can grow patient-specific neurons, heart muscle, or retinal tissue to study diseases without invasive procedures.
Human induced pluripotent stem cells are one of the most versatile tools in modern biology. They are created by taking ordinary adult cells and reprogramming them back into a flexible, embryonic like state. Once reverted, these cells act as a biological blank slate, capable of being coaxed into becoming virtually any cell type in the human body, from complex neurons to beating heart muscle.
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