Need muscle for a tough spot? Turn to fat stem cells
(PhysOrg.com) — Stem cells derived from fat have a surprising trick up their sleeves: Encouraged to develop on a stiff surface, they undergo a remarkable transformation toward becoming mature muscle cells. The new research appears in the …
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