UCSB scientist identifies protein molecule used to maintain adult stem cells in fruit flies

Understanding exactly how stem cells form into specific organs and tissues is the holy grail of regenerative medicine. Now a UC Santa Barbara researcher has added to that body of knowledge by determining how stem cells produce different types of «daughter» cells in Drosophila (fruit flies).

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/uoc…