Saturday 19 January 2013

Bacteria Can Morph Host Cells Into Stem Cells

Bacteria have the ability to convert the host tissue cells that they infect to become like stem cells that can then differentiate into virtually any other type of cell, thereby enabling the bugs to spread to other parts of the body. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh made this remarkable discovery while studying mice infected with bacteria that cause leprosy, an infectious disease that attacks the nerve system. They propose the finding will help stem cell researchers use similar mechanisms to develop new stem cell treatments for degenerative conditions... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..

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