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Stem Cells
Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things, including the human body. Stem cells are immature cells that can renew themselves and specialise into other types of cell. MRC scientists are trying to understand this process, with the hope that one day it will be possible to collect stem cells and direct them to form particular types of cell from which to grow supplies of healthy tissue.
Brain and the senses
Scientist profiles: Dr Robert MacLaren
- Clinician Scientist,
Dr Robin Ali - Consultant
Heart and stroke
Feature:
Clinical Trials Unit
Scientist profile:
Dr Philip Bath
- Clinician Scientist
Stem cells
Topic:
The story of stem cells
Feature:
Regenerating the body
Scientist profile:
Dr Glyn Stacey
Publication:
MRC Stem cell booklet
Web:
International Stem Cell Forum