Scientists reprogram embryonic stem cells to expand their potential cell fates | International News Live Blog

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Pluripotent stem cells can develop into most tissues of the organism, but they cannot develop into extra-embryonic tissue — the placenta or yolk sac, for example — like the one-celled fertilized egg or two-celled zygote. Researchers found that by blocking a specific microRNA, pluripotent stem cells can regain the … http://internationalnewslive.com/scientists-reprogram-embryonic-stem-cells-to-expand-their-potential-cell-fates/