Stem cell research holds immense potential for advancing our understanding of human biology, developing new treatments for various diseases, and revolutionising regenerative medicine. Cell biologist and The Petri Dish science journalist Dr. Muganti Rajah gives the low down on mesenchymal stem cells – also known as medicine’s blank cheque, for their ability to be turned into multiple cell forms.
The human body is composed of tissues, which are made up of cells. These cells originate from stem cells, which have the unique ability to divide and produce daughter cells identical to the parent cell.
