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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Ancient Virus DNA Gives Stem Cells the Power to Transform

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 08:14 AM PDT

Embryonic stem cells can become any type of cell, thanks to an ancient virus, scientists say.

A virus that invaded the genomes of humanity's ancestors millions of years ago now plays a critical role in the embryonic stem cells from which all cells in the human body derive, new research shows.

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