Stem Cell Research

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New Skin Stem Cells Surprisingly Similar to Those Found in Embryos

Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Tue Dec 8, 12:06 pm ET

Scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell in the skin that acts surprisingly like certain stem cells found in embryos: both can generate fat, bone, cartilage, and even nerve cells.