iPS cells

Adult cells can be genetically reprogrammed into ‘induced’ pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that can behave like embryonic stem cells to make any cell type in the body, offering opportunities for studying, treating and potentially curing diseases. Bespoke treatments to fix a patient’s specific genetic problems could be possible using iPSCs created from a patient’s own cells.

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Egg and sperm meeting

Reproduction and fertility: how could gene and cell therapy help?

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Diagram of blood stem cell differentiation

Types of stem cells and their uses

Related Topics Cell and Gene Fundamentals Blood Stem Cells Embryonic Stem Cells iPS cells MSCs Skin Stem Cells Factsheets

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Microscopy image of iPS cells

Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

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Cells dividing

iPS cells and reprogramming: turn any cells of the body into a stem cell

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The lungs

Lung stem cells in health, repair and disease

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Scientist pipetting

Organoids: what are they and how do they help regenerative medicine?

Related Topics Cell and Gene Fundamentals iPS cells Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling Organoids Tissue Engineering Factsheets

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Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

Related Topics iPS cells Current and Potential Uses Methods and Tools Disease Modelling Organoids Tissue Engineering Reprogramming

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credit: Professor Benjamin Beck

Cancer: a disease of stem cells?

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Parkinson's Disease: How could gene and cell therapy help?

Related Topics Neurological Disorders Parkinson's Disease Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Current and Potential Uses Factsheets Gene Therapy iPS cells Reprogramming

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Image of intestinal epithelial cells

Short bowel syndrome: how can gene and cell therapy help?

Related Topics Bowel Disease Rare Diseases iPS cells Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling Tissue Engineering Factsheets

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