Thus, ER stress response could have specialized roles in specialized cells.
STEM CELLS Master cells that can reproduce indefinitely to form the specialized cells of tissues and organs.
Chondrocytes are the specialized cells that make up cartilage.
They, in theory, could develop into any of the body's specialized cells.
The immediate research task is to learn how stem cells differentiate into more specialized cells.
At the same time, these experts said, creating specialized cells from embryonic stem cells has proved elusive.
Specialized cells called mirror neurons seem to help babies imitate the world to learn gestures, facial expressions, language and feelings.
At the smallest nip to its leaves, specialized cells on the plant's surface release chemicals to irritate the predator or sticky goo to entrap it.
These specialized cells are draped across the primary visual area in a somewhat splotchy fashion that resembles a bunch of pinwheels.
The specialized cells could be used to grow tissues that would be a perfect match for patients as treatments for diseases like diabetes.
Given the proper signal or environment, stem cells, transplanted into human tissue, can be induced to develop into brain, heart, skin, bone marrow cells -- indeed, any specialized cells.
