Gut Stem Cell Numbers Depend on Retrograde Motion and Location - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

New research using intravital microscopy reveals a new mechanism that regulates the number of effective stem cells in different regions along the gut.

The inner lining of the gut regenerates entirely every four to seven days, thanks to stem cells in the intestinal epithelium. Yet much remains shrouded in mystery regarding stem cells and what causes… [+5952 chars]

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