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Cells Reprogrammed In Living Mice
sciencehabit writes "Researchers have discovered a surprisingly effective way to 'reprogram' mature mouse cells into an embryolike state, able to become any of the body's cell types (abstract). Their recipe: Let the transformation happen in a living animal instead of a petri dish. The finding could help scientists better understand how reprogramming works and it may one day help breed replacement tissues or organs in the lab—or in living patients."
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Morphing cells, so, this can have the amazing implication of fixing pretty much anything, if not enhancing and/or even modifying your cells.. Can this help with aging?
We'll just reprogram the tumors to be extra testicles. Even in women. Problem solved.
Could be messy, but ultimately, would a 'rolling regeneration' of our organs conveniently sidestep cellular senescence? Can you hear me now?
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true regeneration. It's that simple. If you can literally reprogram your cells, then you can use this for maintenance and/or repairs. Certainly this can mean cutting to the quick when it comes to issues such as aging. This is literally a gold mine. If such knowledge can become applied in a practical way, this can become real preventive medicine. It would have the ability to halt aging. It would also have the ability to regenerate any part of us we have, thus eliminate the need for organ donors. As long as the human brain is well, this could more than likely make us rethink our entire way we deal with medicine. This can become a big deal.