Stem cell research

Stem cell research

Stem cell research is the study of stem cells which are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms that grow into all forms of cells and multiply by themselves.

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Cell culture

Medical; Stem cell research

The growth of cells in a laboratory dish for experimental research. The cells are grown in a solution, or medium, that contains nutrients and growth factors. Different factors can be added to the ...

Progenitor cell

Medical; Stem cell research

Generic term for any dividing cell with the capacity to give rise to another cell type. Includes possible stem cells in which self-renewal has not yet been demonstrated.

Primitive streak

Medical; Stem cell research

The beginning of the vertebral column in the human embryo that develops at approximately 14 days after conception.

Eggs that are fertilised and develop to approximately 2-3 days old in a laboratory (in vitro fertilization) and are ready for implantation for the purposes of human reproduction or removal of stem ...

Potency

Medical; Stem cell research

The range of commitment options available to a cell.

Macrophages

Medical; Stem cell research

A type of white blood cell and a versatile part of the immune system. Constantly on patrol, macrophages can find and kill many different kinds of bacteria. They are usually the first responders to ...

Reprogramming

Medical; Stem cell research

Increase in potency. Occurs naturally in regenerative organisms (dedifferentiation). Induced experimentally in mammalian cells by nuclear transfer, cell fusion, genetic manipulation or in vitro ...