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May 22, 2018

Gene expression and cell decisions guide stem cells (green) into differentiated cells (red).

Gene expression and cell decisions guide stem cells (green) into differentiated cells (red). Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying how basic stem cells become specific cells in the body based on which genes are expressed and other cellular decisions.

Credit: Georgia Tech / Melissa Kemp


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