Discovery of Multipotent Stem Cells in Sea Anemones Offers Clues to Human Aging
University of Vienna researchers identify stem cells regulated by conserved genes, potentially unlocking secrets of regenerative capabilities and longevity.
- Scientists pinpoint potential multipotent stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis for the first time.
- These stem cells are regulated by genes typically active in human reproductive cell formation, such as nanos and piwi.
- Findings suggest these genes, conserved across species, play a crucial role in continuous regeneration and potential immortality.
- The study utilized single-cell genomics to identify specific transcriptome profiles and developmental origins of these stem cells.
- Future research aims to explore the unique properties of these stem cells that contribute to the sea anemone's high regenerative capacity.
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