John Smith Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 "In a world first, Australian scientists have figured out how to reprogram adult bone or fat cells to form stem cells that could potentially regenerate any damaged tissue in the body. The researchers were inspired by the way salamanders are able to replace lost limbs, and developed a technique that gives adult cells the ability to lose their adult characteristics, multiply and regenerate multiple cell types - what is known as multipotency. That means the new stem cells can hypothetically repair any injury in the body, from severed spinal cords to joint and muscle degeneration. And it’s a pretty big deal, because there are currently no adult stem cells that naturally regenerate multiple tissue types. [...]" https://sciencealert.com/new-stem-cell-treatment-using-fat-cells-could-repair-any-tissue-in-the-body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusto Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 This is so interesting! It would be so amazing if fat becomes the most precious resource, like stem cells are - then they might even encourage people to gain weight - maybe some can even donate their fat cells, then regain - lol John Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billow Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 So it may just turn out that fat is the secret to eternal life! Also, if the stress placed on the body from being fat can be negated through the regeneration of cells via fat cells, a fat body could continuously heal itself! Haha, I know it's a huge stretch. Hope this research yields positive results, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 On 05/12/2017 at 12:09 AM, Gusto said: This is so interesting! It would be so amazing if fat becomes the most precious resource, like stem cells are - then they might even encourage people to gain weight - maybe some can even donate their fat cells, then regain - lol Fat is the New Graal. On 05/12/2017 at 11:55 AM, billow said: So it may just turn out that fat is the secret to eternal life! Also, if the stress placed on the body from being fat can be negated through the regeneration of cells via fat cells, a fat body could continuously heal itself! Haha, I know it's a huge stretch. Hope this research yields positive results, though. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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