Immortal Perfection: Stem Cells Know It
Scientists at the Pasteur Institute in Paris (France) have shown that stem cells continue dividing, while most cells stop doing so, and also retain the original DNA on division. A stem cell typically produces two daughter cells and according to the ‘Immortal DNA’ theory only a specialized tissue cell carries imperfection. Now, the scientists only need to ensure that ordinary cells also acquire the features of the ‘immortal stem cells’ and voila the process of aging is cancelled.
Via: gizmowatch.com
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