INFOGRAPHIC 13.8 INDUCED STEM CELLS
One method of creating embryonic stem cells is to induce adult stem cells to de-differentiate. Scientists have done just that by inserting either specific genes or proteins into adult cells. The expression of these genes causes the differentiated cells to act like pluripotent stem cells. This technology offers the potential to create immune matched stem cells for therapy, just like cloning, but it does not involve destroying an embryo.
One method of creating embryonic stem cells is to induce adult stem cells to de-differentiate. Scientists have done just that by inserting either specific genes or proteins into adult cells. The expression of these genes causes the differentiated cells to act like pluripotent stem cells. This technology offers the potential to create immune matched stem cells for therapy, just like cloning, but it does not involve destroying an embryo.
